Loughborough Carillon, War memorial bell tower and museum in Loughborough, United Kingdom.
The Loughborough Carillon is a 46-meter tower containing 47 bells cast by John Taylor Bell Foundry. The building features displays on multiple levels showing military objects and the story of the place.
The tower was completed in 1923 as England's first grand carillon, built to remember local soldiers who died in the First World War. Its construction marked a turning point in British bell music and remembrance practices.
The bells ring twice weekly from Easter through September, continuing a musical practice that has been part of the town for over a century. This regular performance tradition connects visitors to local customs and the sound that marks the seasons.
A spiral staircase climbs through several levels, though access for disabled visitors is limited to the ground floor. Plan your visit around the twice-weekly bell recitals if you wish to experience the musical performance.
Composer Edward Elgar wrote Memorial Chimes for the tower's opening, but the score disappeared for decades until rediscovery in the council archives in 2012. This recovery gave new life to a forgotten musical piece that marked a significant moment.
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