Tower Details
Address: The Queen’s Tower, Imperial College London, SW7 2DD (TQ266792)
Bells: 10
Weight: 38-1-15 in D♭
Ringing: On set dates through the year (see below), usually for one hour from 1300
Tower Access: 239 steps to the ringing chamber
Tower contact: James White, 2 Elvetham Crescent, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 1BU; 01252 662043, 07931 195595, mail.james.white@gmail.com
Web: The Queen’s Tower on ringing.info
Ringing dates 2027
Ringing takes place on a limited number of dates through the year. Ringing is usually for one hour from 1300, but at a weekend the time may vary and a quarter peal may be arranged. The PROVISIONAL schedule of dates for 2027 is set out below.
- Commonwealth Day, Monday 8th March 2027
- Coronation Day, 6th May
- Post-Graduate Degree Ceremonies, Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th June 2027
- The anniversary of the birth of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 21st June
- Imperial College London (University) Foundation Day, 8th July
- Accession Day, 8th September
- Commemoration Day, 20th October 2027
- Imperial College Remembrance Day, Thursday 11th November 2027 (from 1030, very limited ringing so no visitors)
- The anniversary of the birth of H.M. The King, 14th November (quarter peal from 1600 so no visitors)
Visiting
When ringing takes place on weekdays visitors can usually be accommodated, but please make contact in advance. The new schedule is still bedding in and dates and times can change at short notice, so do get in touch to check.
With 239 steps to the ringing chamber, a 38 cwt tenor and considerable tower movement, strong legs and arms and good bell-handling are indispensable qualifications for ringing here.
Location
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