Olympic Bell, Bronze bell at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, England
The Olympic Bell is a bronze bell installed at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park near the Olympic Stadium. Its large size and solid construction give it a commanding presence in the space.
The bell was created specifically for the 2012 London Olympics through collaboration between the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and Royal Eijsbouts in the Netherlands. Its creation exemplified international cooperation in preparing for the games.
The bell bears an inscription from Shakespeare's The Tempest: Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises. This phrase captures themes of courage and connection that resonated with the Olympic spirit.
Visitors can view the bell while exploring the park, particularly when approaching the Olympic Stadium area. The bell no longer rings to avoid disturbing nearby residents, but remains a notable feature worth seeing during a park visit.
Creating the bell was a complex undertaking that involved many companies across three countries working on different components. One remarkable engineering challenge was ensuring the massive structure could fit through the athletes' tunnel at the stadium.
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