Carillon Collection (page 2)

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

Hoover Tower on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California, USA

CARILLON, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Dresden China Bells
Bells being manufactured in Dresden, Germany, to build a carillon (a musical instrument made of bells which play in a chromatic sequence) which will play in a Berlin park. Date: 24 January 1930

Electric carillon, 19th century
Electric carillon. This device is a set of bells tuned to ring different notes, operated by a keyboard. Here, the apparatus uses electric wires to transmit signals from the keys to the bells

Carillon, 17th century artwork. Seated figure playing a musical instrument known as a carillon. This woodcut is from the book Harmonicorum (Paris, 1636) by the French theologian

Bournville Carillonneur
Playing the carillon at Bournville Village, England

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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.