Ludlow

[Richard Offen]

--- In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, John Camp <camp at b...> wrote:
> Inspired by the recent outbreak of A.E. Housman in the RW, I have 
been
> renewing my acquaintance with "A Shropshire Lad". The poem "The
> Recruit" contains the following verse:
> 
> "Or come you home of Monday
> When Ludlow Market hums
> And Ludlow chimes are playing
> 'The conquering hero comes'.
> 
> This gives the impression that Ludlow had chimes which varied from 
day
> to day. As a matter of interest, does anyone know whether this is 
so?
> Housman wasn't known for his literal accuracy about Shropshire.
> Indeed, some people say he never set foot in the county.
> 
> John Camp

Wonderful, melancholy poems!

Yes, Ludlow has had a carillon machine for many years - not sure what 
tunes it plays, or when it was installed, though!

R