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 Ding dong by TheWanderingCamel
What to do with them became the next question. After many years, and much debate, a bell tower was commissioned to be placed by the Swan River. The finished tower, with its copper sails reminiscent of the yachts that sail here ( and the passion for yachting of the Premier of the time) and needle-like spire of green glass, allows the bells to be rung from a single platform -something they could never do in their old home in London.
The tower is open to visitors daily, with demonstrations of the technique of ringing (single bell) given on Wednesday and Friday -11.30 -12.30. The admission of $6 includes entry to an historical collection of bells, precision timepieces and optical instruments. Leave a Comment
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We went for a walk down to the Barrack Street Jetty on the weekend and were delighted to hear the ringing of the bells. Due to the bell tower's closeness to the city business district the ringing of the bells is restricted during work days, however it must ring on the hour on weekends. We were surprised by the length of time they rang, it must have been for a minimum of 5 minutes. The tower is modern and looks good to me and is located in a nice garden about 150 metres from the Swan River and ferry jetties. The area also has a very popular bar, souvineer shops, resturants etc. You can then take the ferry ride across the river to fashionable South Perth. Leave a Comment Directions: Perth City Centre
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One of the newer tourist attractions in Perth is the Swan Bell Tower. It's 82,5 m high and houses bells from the church of St-Martin-in-the-Fields in London. They were presented to Perth in 1988 to commemorate the bicentenary.
You can hear the bells on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30pm - 2pm.
Admission to go up is 10 AU$ and the tower is open from 10am to 4.30pm. Leave a Comment
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The Bell Tower is a significant icon here in Perth. Located right on the water front of the famous Swan River, it is a focal meeting point as well as inhereting an old historical charm.
Not one much for history or details of how it got there, I just accept it for mostly what it is with us locals, a vt meeting mark........'just look for the Lucky Shag pub, near the Bell Tower on Barrack Street jetty and you'll find us....can't miss it!!' .......haha :o)
Anyway, here's a different view....the famous Bell Tower by night. Leave a Comment
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 Swan Bells by Xemx
The tower is open everyday except Good Friday and Christmas Day, 10am-5pm. Entry Fee is AUD 6 for adults, AUD 4 concession holders (children 5-14 yrs, students, WA seniors and health card holders), children under 5 yrs admitted FOC. Free admissions are on the first Tues of each month. Leave a Comment Phone: (08) 9218 8183Directions: Very easy to get there by foot from Perth City Centre. There is also a ferry service from South Perth and a Blue CAT bus service which stops at Barrack Square.Other Contact: www.swanbells.com.au
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Fascinating displays on the history of bells and bell ringing. Is open 10am - 6pm daily and ringing times are Monday - Tuesday & Thursday - 12:00pm-1:00pm and
Weekends - 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Entry fees are - $6 Adults, $4 Concessions, Free admissions 1st Tuesday of every month!
Concession Entitlements: Children 5-14, Western Australian Senior Card Holders, Australian Health Card Holders and Full-Time Student Card Holders, Children under the age of 5 years are permitted free of charge.
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 by nora_south_africa
Address Barrack Street, Perth, 6000
Phone 08 9218 8183
Email info@swanbells.com.au
The web site I have given gives lots of info on the bells Leave a Comment
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 Swan Bell Tower, Perth by mad4travel
The bells were given to the city as part of Australias bicentennial celebrations in 1988
Climbing to the top you can see the bells ringing and get great views of the city.
They have bell ringing demonstrations and you can try your hand.
The Bells ringing times are as follows:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30pm - 2pm.
There is also a Bells Handling Demonstration during the following times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 12pm - 2pm.
Entry fee $6 aus Leave a Comment
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 Swan Bell Tower by icyjo24
Entry fee is AUD$6. Entry is free on the first tuesday of each month. Leave a Comment Directions: It is located at the end of Barrack Street, at the Barrack Street Jetty near the Swan River, about a 10-minute walk from the city centre or you can take the blue CAT bus and alight at Barrack Square.Website: www.swanbells.com.au
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