Foundation Stone Laying
22nd JANUARY 1922 “A MORE FITTING DAY COULD NOT HAVE BEEN CHOSEN ON WHICH TO LAY THE FOUNDATION STONES OF THE CARILLON […]
Life and Death in Mesopotamia
January 7th is the anniversary of the deaths of six men commemorated on the Carillon, all of whom perished in the Battle […]
The Christmas Truce 1914
THE 1914 CHRISTMAS TRUCE – HOW IT HAPPENED, AND WHY IT NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN. It’s coming up to 110 years since this […]
Christmas in the trenches
Imagine you’re a World War 1 soldier in a muddy, stinking, rat-infested trench. And it’s Christmas Day. The enemy might have gone […]
Volunteer Stories: Clearing the Ground Floor and Preparing for the Future
Running the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum is a labour of love, powered by the dedication of volunteers who are […]
Remembrance Sunday 2024
As volunteers at the Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum, we are always heartened by the community’s dedication to remembering those […]
New opening times to be announced for Easter 2025
It is hoped that the museum will be open on Thursdays and Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Easter until […]