National Carillon, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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Tealby
S 35° 17.912 E 149° 08.501
55H E 694734 N 6091746
Located on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin.
Waymark Code: WM69AF
Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 04/27/2009
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The National Carillon was gifted in 1970 (by the British Government) to the people of Australia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national capital.
Queen Elizabeth II opened the carillon on 26 April 1970.
The carillon has 55 bronze bells weighing between seven kilograms and six tonnes - the pitch of the bells ranges chromatically through four and one half octaves. The bells were cast in England by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough.
The tower was the designed by Western Australian architects Cameron, Chisholm & Nicol. The tower has three columns clad in quartz and opal chip. Each column is a triangle and is aligned with one of the three sides of a central equilateral triangle.
The first floor is approximately halfway up the tower and contains the chamber for the clavier (keyboard) that operates the bells, a practice clavier for recital preparation, and a shower and dressing room. Above this is the carillon chamber, and then at a height of 36 metres above ground level, is a small viewing and function room called 'Chimes'.
You can take a virtual tour of the National Carillon at the link provided below.
Location:
Wendouree Dr
Parkes, ACT Australia
2600
Who controls the carillon?: National Capital Authority, Canberra
Number of bells: 55
Schedule of regular public performances:
Westminster chimes strike each quarter hour. Carillonists also give regular recitals - often on Wed & Sun from 12.30 - 1.20pm. Programs are available at the carillon.
Year of construction: 04/26/1970
Structure: Free standing 50m tower
Location web page: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.