Ceremony Marks Completion of Bell Tower Restoration in Welland Park

A ceremony has marked the completion of major restoration work to the historic Bell Tower in Market Harborough’s Welland Park

The project, costing more than £27,000, saw the tower’s rotten wooden support structure replaced with metal and a new roof installed, helping to preserve the landmark for future generations.

The restored Bell Tower in Welland Park

Installed in 1876, the Bell Tower originally crowned the Symington corset factory on Adam and Eve Street and was preserved and relocated to Welland Park following the factory’s demolition in 1973.

The restoration was carried out by local contractors WW Brown & Sons and Kingfisher Design, with thanks also given to Harborough in Bloom for their ongoing care of the surrounding rose garden.

A new interpretation board has also been installed at the site.

A ceremony took place to mark the completion of the restoration

A commemorative plaque was added to the tower during Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee to recognise the role the Symington factory played during the World War Two.

The Chairman of Harborough District Council, Cllr Peter James, attended the event and spoke to HFM:

Funding for the restoration was provided by the government’s through UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Cllr Jo Asher, cabinet lead for culture, leisure, economy and tourism, said: “This initiative reflects the value of investing in local heritage and public spaces, helping people connect with Market Harborough’s past while enhancing a much-used public park.”