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Today I took the kids down to the Swan Bells Tower in the city. Of course, I took my camera.
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The Swan Bells Tower- looking north. The tower was built as the City of Perth Millennium project and houses eighteen bells. Twelve of these bells are the historic “St Martin in the Fields” bells, dating back from before the 14th century, a gift to the people of Perth to commemorate Australia’s bicentenary in 1988. |
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“I owe you five farthings, say the bells of St Martins” |
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While a lot of people in Perth are resentful of the amount of money spent on what many consider a frivolous project. I actually think it was a great idea. Perth, in so many ways is a practical city so it is nice to have a landmark that is aesthetical and not some corporate tower. |
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Quite a few different ideas were put forward for the design of the tower. Thankfully the Government of the day decided to stay away from fake heritage and construct a modern building. The glass spire towers over the building while the bronze sails are certainly eye catching |
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A while ago I took a photo “outside my office window” which had Wyn asking what that building was. I felt it was only fitting to take a photo from the tower looking back up the street where the original photo was taken |
