The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower

The landmark towering glass spire of The Bell Tower, which was opened in 2000 as Western Australia’s Millennium project, is home to the Swan Bells. The Bell Tower is one of the largest musical instruments on earth and was custom built to house the historically significant bells of Saint Martin in the Fields Church, the parish church of Buckingham Palace in Trafalgar Square, London. These bells date back to before the 14th century! As one of Western Australia's unique attractions, The Bell Tower offers tourists fascinating displays on these famous bells and the ancient art of bell ringing, as well as stunning 360 degree views of Perth city skyline and the Swan River from the sixth floor open air observation deck. The Bell Tower is the only place in the world where you can view bell ringing in action or where you can even have a go at bell ringing yourself in one of their interactive demonstrations. Located where the City of Perth meets the Swan River in Barrack Square, just a short five minute stroll from the city of Perth.

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The Bell Tower viewed from The Esplanade	Approaching the Bell Tower	Lower section of the Bell Tower	Northern side of base in detail
Northern side, looking upwards	Waiting in the queue to gain entry	Welcome to the Swan Bells Please enlarge to read.	The ceiling of the foyer
Building Directory	The Mark Creasy Turret Clock Information in next photo.	The Mark Creasy Turret Clock Please enlarge to read.	The Oldest Bell in Australia Cast in approximately 1550, this bell was once one of four that rang out from the tower of the parish church at Upton Grey in Hampshire, England.
The Oldest Bell in Australia The old timber headstock bears the carved date of 1763. The bell weighs 459 kg, it has a mouth diameter of 920 mm and its original note was approximately A natural.	The Oldest Bell in Australia Please enlarge to read.	Bell Display in Glass Cabinet	Asian Astrolabes
Crotal Bells	Crotal Bells	Cup Bells	Cup Bells
Turret Clock from an English Country Estate This small turret clock movement is believed to have come from the stable block of a country house in the South of England. More information in next photo.	Turret Clock from an English Country Estate Please enlarge to read.	Turret Clock from St Ethalburga's Chruch, London This clock has a remarkable history and comes from one of the most interesting churches in the City of London - St Ethelburga the Virgin, in Bishopsgate. More information in next photo.	Turret Clock from St Ethalburga's Chruch, London Please enlarge to read.
Large Bell on display	View of Swan River from Level 2	Shadow of the Bell Tower from Level 2	Grandfather Clock This original Grandfather clock manufactured in 1902 by Dent and Company is a very rare example of their work.
Grandfather Clock Detail of clock face. More information in next photo.	Grandfather Clock Please enlarge to read.	Bell Display and Singing Bowls	Buddhist Temple Bells
Buddhist Temple Bells	Buddhist Temple Bells Please enlarge to read.	Elephant Bells and Crotals	Elephant Bells and Crotals
Hindu Temple Bells	Hindu Temple Bells	Asian Bells	Asian Bells