Perth's Bell Tower is turning 25

Experience One of the Most Historical and Fascinating Landmarks in Perth City

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.

The bells were again recast between 1725 and 1770 by three generations of the Rudhall family, (bell founders from Gloucester, England) under the order of the Prince of Wales,  later crowned King George II.

They are one of the few sets of royal bells and are the only ones known to have left England.

https://developmentwa.com.au/images/projects/redevelopment/elizabeth-quay/elizabeth-quay-bell-tower1.jpg

I went down to the Bell Tower this morning, and there were a few paparazzi and AC/DC fans gathering.

Angus and the boys are staying in the hotel next to the Bell Tower and fans and photographers were hoping for a glimpse of the old rockers.

Never heard of it, so thanks.

It looks exceptional and I love the blue colour.

It’s only 25 years old?
And you celebrate it?
I  know older dogs 🤣 ;D😛

Daves2017 wrote on Dec 4^th, 2025 at 3:47pm:

Never heard of it, so thanks. It looks exceptional and I love the blue colour. It’s only 25 years old? And you celebrate it? I  know older dogs 🤣 ;D😛

It was a very controversial project.

There were the usual cries of "Spend the money on hospitals, not bell towers" etc.

"The Perth Bell Tower was controversial when built due to its perceived cost ($5.5 million initially), with critics calling it a waste of taxpayer money that could have been better spent on essential services. There was also a perception that the project was a grandiose, extravagant monument to then-Premier Richard Court. Public opposition was significant, but by the time the tower opened in December 2000, much of the controversy had died down and public opinion largely shifted in favor of the landmark."

Personally, I like it and I've been inside a few times.

Most of the people who object to it have never been inside.

It's well worth a visit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXJEp30pm4I