The Carillon Tower in Loughborough is marking its 100th anniversary in 2023.
This year, Charnwood Borough Council will be marking the momentous year with a ceremony to celebrate the tower on July 22, 2023, exactly 100 years since it was officially opened.
There are 15 Carillons in the UK but Loughboroughâs is the only stand alone Carillon. The Tower is 46 metres tall making it one of the tallest structures in Loughborough. It houses 47 bells which were cast at Taylor’s bellfoundry.
The Carillon Tower was built following the First World War as a memorial to locals who served and lost their lives during the conflict. The tower is also home to the Loughborough Carillon and War Memorial Museum, which is open between Thursday and Sunday.
You can find more out on the Loughborough Carillon and War Memorial Museum website.
For more information about the celebration weekend, visit this website: https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/news/2023/06/02/centenary_of_the_carillon_tower_to_be_marked_with_weekend_of_events
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