Friday, October 1, 2010

The Swan Bell Tower, Perth, WA

The Swan Bell Tower is situated on the Barrack St. Jetty, overlooking the Swan River and the city skyline. Also housed in the tower is the Oldest Bell in Australia featuring a giant bell weighing 459KG and dating back to 1550. The Bell Tower includes the twelve bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which are recorded as being in existence from before the 14th century and recast in the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I.