Loughborough War Memorial

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Loughborough War Memorial

Loughborough War Memorial Dji Phantom 2 Vision Plus - Loughborough War Memorial and Carillon Queen's Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Built in 1922 as a War Memorial. It houses 47 bells, crafted by the local John Taylor Bellfoundry, and its tones can be heard during the regular Thursday and Sunday afternoon concerts in summer months.Inside the building, there is a wealth of exhibits and material relating to all branches of the armed Services with considerable material relating to both World Wars and especially the local links with American forces stationed in Leicestershire during World War II. People wishing to find out more about Loughborough's military history can visit the Loughborough Roll of Honour website which holds a large amount of photographs and other information, including a full list of the names on the Carillon Memorial.From the viewing gallery at the top of the Carillon, there are excellent views of the Charnwood area. LeeB