Loughborough Carillon
In Loughborough, England, there is a carillon and a war memorial. It is located in Queen's Park and a well-known landmark that can be seen from a great distance away. It is 46 meters (152 feet) tall.
Plans were finalized in 1919, and when they were finished in 1923, they were the first four-octave carillon in England. The idea was inspired by Belgium, where so many British personnel perished during the Great War of 1914–1918. Sir Walter Tapper created the carillon, which is currently grade II listed. The 47 bells in the carillon were all cast at the John Taylor Bell Foundry in Loughborough. William Moss and Sons Ltd. of Loughborough built the carillon.
On Sunday, July 22, 1923, Field-Marshal William Robertson and Bishop Theodore Woods of Peterborough led the ceremony of dedication. The memorial service featured a composition by Edward Elgar called Memorial Chimes, whose manuscript was bequeathed to Charnwood Borough Council in the 1950s and was found in 2012. The carillon was performed by city carillonneur Jef Denyn.
The Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum are located in the tower. The War Memorial Museum, which has three levels of military artifacts, is located in the tower. Artifacts from both World Wars and each branch of the military forces are on display. Visitors can ascend the building to the balcony to view the surroundings.
Location: Loughborough, Leicester, England
