Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
The Bells of Gros Islet
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
1. The Bells of Gros Islet Marker
16th December 1993,
to commemorate the centenary of the
blessing of these bells by Archbishop Flood.
In faith and celebration this new belfry
was built by the community with support
from the Rotary Club of Gros Islet.
Erected by Saint Lucia National Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 16, 1993.
Location. 14° 4.902′ N, 60° 57.142′ W. Marker is in Gros Islet. Marker is on Saint John Street just east of Marina Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gros Islet LC01 101, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. José Martí (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Officers' Kitchen (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); C.O.'s Quarters (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Cooperage (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Officers' Quarters and Mess (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); Lime Kiln
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
2. The Bells of Gros Islet Marker
Above the featured marker is a larger marker describing the many donors to the belfry project.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
3. The Bells of Gros Islet Marker
The marker is in the open-air belfry to the right of the Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
4. A Bell of Gros Islet
This damaged bell is behind the belfry. The bell is inscribed "Joseph Chassang, 1889, Burdin Aine Fondeur a Lyon France".
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2018
5. A Bell of Gros Islet
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
