CITY HALL

Completed in 1905, the building overlooks the Grand Parade and houses the City Library and the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra. The Municipal Carillion in the tower which contains 39 bells and dates back to 1923is occasionally operated. The Carillon at Cape Town is the only one on the African continent. It was commissioned by the women of Cape Town as a monument to those who died in the Great War. The Carillon was manufactured by an English firm, Taylor and Son of Loughborough, and consists of 39 bells (CC-d). The total weight of the Carillon is around 15.5 tons. The Carillon was inaugurated in April of 1924 on a visit by HRH The Prince of Wales to South Africa. Later that year, the position of City Carillonneur was created. The Carillon is still played frequently by the present City Carillonneur, Donovan Baguley. Due to the nature of the instrument it is difficult to arrange a fixed time at which it will be played. Consequently, the City Council encourages anyone who is intrested in hearing the Carillon to contact the City Carillonneur to arrange a recital. Donovan Baguley, the City Carilloneur, can be contacted at the following numbers and address: Tel: 686-4042(h) Tel: 650-3085(w) Email: donovan@law.uct.ac.za