Note Queens Park is not open 24h, it opens at 7.40am on weekdays and 8.10am on weekends with closing times varying, generally close to dusk. The tower is open to the public on selected dates. All answers are available without entry.
The Loughborough Carillon Tower was built between 1922 and 1923 as a memorial to those killed in the First World War. It stands 46 metres high and the bell loft contains 47 bells, many of which are inscribed with the names of the fallen. The bells were cast in the John Taylor & Co. bellfoundry in Loughborough. They are rung by being struck by clappers, operated by levers, rather than swinging freely or pulled with ropes.
The Carillon was designed by Sir Walter Tapper, and is now grade II listed.
At stage 2 you will find the "Great Paul" bell casing. This is from the largest bell installed at St Paul's Cathedral, which is also the largest British cast bell. The foundry is responsible for casting some other notable bells, not only for churches but also the 2000 pound bell used by AC/DC in their 1980 Back in Black tour.
To log this cache, please message me with the answers to the following questions - do not include the answers in your log
Stage 1:
1. What did Mrs. Phyllis Van Nievelt donate to the Carillon?
2. What is given as the rank of C.H. Orton?
Stage 2:
3. How many treble clefs are inscribed on the plinth?
4. How many bolts are on the main body of the case? Include any between the case and the plinth but not the small bolts on the casting funnel
(Optional) take a picture of yourself or your GPS in front of the tower or bell case and include in your log.
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