Carillon Collection

Bruges, a Europan medieval treasure
Brugge or Bruges, in Flanders (Belgium) is a small town that has kept its medieval flavour over the past few centuries. A destination not to be missed

New York State - Fort Ticonderoga. The fort (formerly Fort Carillon) is a large 18th-century fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in upstate New York

Chicago World Fair - Hall of Science. Date: 1933

Jacquemart Clock, Palais de la Dynastie, Mont des Arts, Brussels, Belgium

Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1,2,3, bianzhong 4,7, bells 5,6, and guzheng zither 9,10
FLO4622690 Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1,2,3, bianzhong 4,7, bells 5,6, and guzheng zither 9,10. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots
FLO4677439 A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots (grotesque porcelain figures)

Woman from the Chaussee-d'Antin in the Chinese fashion. She wears a tall bonnet with flowers
FLO4677385 Woman from the Chaussee-d'Antin in the Chinese fashion. She wears a tall bonnet with flowers and ribbons over her piled up hairstyle a la Chinoque, ruff collar, tunic with bells

Fashionable people playing the flying ring game or the Creole game. "When the Parisians adopted the game
FLO4677785 Fashionable people playing the flying ring game or the Creole game. "When the Parisians adopted the game, it had to be embellished: so the ring was covered with ribbon, then rosettes

Opening of the International Exhibition: the orchestra, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Opening of the International Exhibition, [South Kensington, London]: the orchestra, 1862. The View which we give of the "Orchestra, " which was situated under the eastern dome

Glockenspiel at Steipe, main market, Treves, Mosel valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Austria, Salzburg, Residenzplatz Glockenspiel (The Carillon (museum) with an iconic bell tower

Stargazer
Marc van Oostrum

The Nieuwe Toren (New Tower) at Kampen, The Netherlands. Date: 1952

History of the United States. Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga. State of New York. Built by the French in 1755 and captured by the British in 1759

Carillon player (b / w photo)
3641250 Carillon player (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carillon player. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Albert Exhibition Palace, Battersea Park (engraving)
1061700 The Albert Exhibition Palace, Battersea Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Exhibition Palace, Battersea Park)

The carillonist (colour litho)
2780020 The carillonist (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carillonist. Le carillonneur. Paques fete des cloches)

Attack by Royal Highlanders on the Ticonderoga Fort, Battle of Ticonderoga (Battle of Carillon), 8 July 1758, during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Date: 1758

Ms 306 f. 27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary
FIT276967 Ms 306 f.27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary, Use of Paris, 1400 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving)
CHT176859 Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Chimes of the Clock of St. Lambert in Liege, Belgium, from
KW260550 Chimes of the Clock of St. Lambert in Liege, Belgium, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Ms Gen 288 f. 183v King and music, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176508 Ms Gen 288 f.183v King and music, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; French, out of copyright

A bells-ringing monk. Flemish miniature by Pol De Limburg (15th century
JLJ4647449 A bells-ringing monk. Flemish miniature by Pol De Limburg (15th century) from the manuscript " The very rich hours of the duke of berry", 15th century

Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon
XIR159104 Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon, illustration from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

The carillon of Potsdam in Germany in the 19th century
XEE4164392 The carillon of Potsdam in Germany in the 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vue interieure du carillon de Dunkerque (engraving)
3644592 Vue interieure du carillon de Dunkerque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue interieure du carillon de Dunkerque)

FALL / MINI POODLE
CHAMPION WHIPPENDELL CARILLON Owned by Brunker. Black poodle with its back clipped in unusual pattern. Date: 1931

The Singing Tower, The Taj Mahal of America, Mountain Lake, Florida, c1930s
The Singing Tower, " The Taj Mahal of America", Mountain Lake, Florida, c1930s. Gothic Revival, Art Deco Singing Tower containing 60 carillon bells, designed by Milton B Medary

The Carillon Tower, Salzburg, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Carillon Tower, Salzburg, Austria, c1935. The Salzburg carillon (Salzburger Glockenspiel) contains 35 bells which play melodies including some by Mozart

Chicago Worlds Fair - Carillon Tower, Hall of Science. Date: 1933

The Ruins Of Fort Ticonderoga, New York, United States Of America In The Early 19Th Century. From The History Of England Published 1859

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR, 1758. The Marquis de Montcalm and his French troops repulse the British attack led by General James Abercrombie at Fort Carillon (later Fort Ticonderoga), 8 July 1758

Bruges, Belfry of Le Carillon St - Belgium
The belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges. This image is of the interior of the bell tower showing the bells and striking hammers in position

St Truiden (St Trond), Belgium - town hall
St Truiden (St Trond), Belgium - the main square and the tower of the town hall (Stadhuis), which dates from 1606. circa 1910s

Construction of Singing Tower, Lake Wales, Florida, USA
Construction of the Singing Tower (or Bok Tower), a belltower with a carillon of 60 bells, the centrepiece of the Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary in Lake Wales (or Wailes), Florida, USA

Walesbilt Hotel, Lake Wales, Florida, USA
Walesbilt Hotel, Lake Wales (or Wailes), Florida, USA, with the Singing Tower (or Bok Tower) and Mountain Lake Sanctuary (left). Date: 1937

Carillon of Dunkerque, 1851
A man plays the carillon of Dunkerque, 1851. Date: 1851

The town hall carillon of Levallois-Perret, 1898
The town hall carillon of Levallois-Perret, Paris. Date: 1898

Warner and sons patent chiming machine
Messers J. Warner and sons patent chiming machine, by which a lad entirely unaccustomed to music may chime a whole peal.See picture 10837677 for a close up of a similar chiming machine

Carillon, 1889
Diagram showing the method of playing a carillon. Date: 1889

Electric Carillon

Clock with mechanical figures, tower of city hall, market square, Jena, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

FRENCH & INDIAN WAR, 1758. The Marquis de Montcalm and his French troops repulse the British attack led by General James Abercrombie at Fort Carillon (later Fort Ticonderoga), 8 July 1758

Giant Bell
The carillon for the new Houses of Parliament at Ottawa, Canada, being loaded on board the CPR vessel Balfour at Surrey Docks. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Poperinge, Belgium - Saint Bertin Church (Sint-Bertinuskerk) Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - Paris Liberation - Damage at the Hotel Crillon. Date: 1945

Carillon - North East Coast Exhibition - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Carillon (lent by Wellington, New Zealand) - North East Coast Exhibition - Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date: 1929

BELGIUM. Bruges. Grote Markt. Watchtower of 83 m. high (13th c.). It has a carillon with 47 bells. Architecture

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Carillon: A Melodic Journey through Time Step into the enchanting world of carillons, where centuries-old melodies echo through magnificent towers and historic landmarks. From the cobbled streets of Bruges to the grand halls of Chicago's World Fair, these musical instruments have left an indelible mark on various corners of the globe. In Bruges, a European medieval treasure, stands a majestic carillon that fills the air with its ethereal tunes. As you wander through this picturesque city, let yourself be transported back in time by its mesmerizing melodies. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Fort Ticonderoga in New York State, bearing witness to pivotal moments in American history. Amidst its ruins, echoes still resonate from when carillons played during significant battles fought for freedom. At the Chicago World Fair's Hall of Science, visitors were captivated by the harmonious sounds emanating from a resplendent carillon. Its melodic notes carried messages of innovation and progress throughout this iconic event. Venturing further into Europe brings us to The Nieuwe Toren at Kampen in The Netherlands. This towering structure houses a remarkable carillon that has serenaded generations with its timeless compositions. The Jacquemart Clock at Palais de la Dynastie in Brussels adds another layer of charm to Mont des Arts. As it chimes melodiously every hour, locals and tourists alike are reminded of Belgium's rich cultural heritage. Traveling along Germany's Mosel valley leads us to Treves' main market square adorned with Glockenspiel at Steipe. Here, amidst bustling crowds and vibrant market stalls, one can revel in the delightful melodies produced by this captivating instrument. Austria also boasts its own musical gem - Salzburg's Residenzplatz Glockenspiel leaves visitors spellbound as they listen to its enchanting tunes while soaking up Mozart's birthplace ambiance. Within Carillon Museum lies an iconic collection that showcases the evolution of these magnificent instruments.