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Atkinsons Carillon

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Atkinsons Carillon
The only carillon in London is housed in the tower which surmounts this building.
A carillon of 23 bells, it is played by hand on special occasions of public and private rejoicing.
Atkinsons, founded in 1799, has sold perfumes and beauty products on this site since 1832.

Site: Atkinsons Carillon (1 memorial)

W1, Old Bond Street, 24

In the photograph of the building the plaque is at the corner, behind the right-most man of the group of three.

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