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Tag: Roger Walker

October 24, 1983October 22, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Tilton Carillon Undergoes Final Tuning by British Bell Specialists and Carilloneur Martin A. Gilman-October 24, 1983

British bell founders from John Taylor & Co. and carilloneur Martin A. Gilman complete final tuning on Norwood Town Hall's historic 50-bell carillon ahead of the uptown revitalization dedication.

November 23, 1972October 30, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, This Day In Norwood History

Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972

Bells rang Sunday afternoon in Norwood town square. The occasion was the dedication of a marker commemorating the town’s 100th anniversary, and the star performer was the 44-year-old carillon encased … Continue reading Old Norwood Carillon Retains Clarity-November 23, 1972

August 26, 1964August 26, 2026 georgenhs Arts & Culture, Arts and Culture, This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

Dean Emeritus Returns to Play Carillon Bells-August 26, 1964

Dr. Kamiel LeFevere returns to play Norwood's municipal carillon, commemorating the bells installed in 1928 through the generosity of philanthropist Walter Tilton.

April 16, 1943April 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur Uses Skilled Fingers For War-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1943

NEW WAR WORKER Roger Walker Makes Good As Fore River Machinist Norwood's carillonneur has gone to war. Roger Walker, 44, totally blind since birth, has at last realized an ambition … Continue reading Norwood’s Blind Carillonneur Uses Skilled Fingers For War-This Day In Norwood History-April 16, 1943

August 20, 1938July 9, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood’s Bell Ringer-This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1938

This Day In Norwood History-August 20, 1938-Norwood's Bell Ringer

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