In Memoriam
Some of the middle-sized bells in Loughborough's Carillon. It was built after the first world war as a war memorial. The bells were cast in Loughborough's John Taylor bell foundry and funded by individuals and local businesses. The 46 metre high carillon tower was officially opened on 22 July 1923; this photograph was taken 100 years and a day after that! There is a total of 47 bells sounded by mechanical links to an organ-like keyboard whose keys need to be played by the carilloneur with fists and feet. It's wise to avoid ascending past the bass bells when the carillon is playing!
In Memoriam
Some of the middle-sized bells in Loughborough's Carillon. It was built after the first world war as a war memorial. The bells were cast in Loughborough's John Taylor bell foundry and funded by individuals and local businesses. The 46 metre high carillon tower was officially opened on 22 July 1923; this photograph was taken 100 years and a day after that! There is a total of 47 bells sounded by mechanical links to an organ-like keyboard whose keys need to be played by the carilloneur with fists and feet. It's wise to avoid ascending past the bass bells when the carillon is playing!