Carols on the Green
Thousands of people once again joined together for Bournville's traditional 'Carols on the Green'. The carol service has been held since 1949 and accompanied by the Carillon. Rev Peter Babington conducted the service and you can see clips below: Christmas Greetings from around the world Each year, international visitors are invited to the stage to share greetings in their own language. Silent Night O Come All Ye Faithful #Christmas #eve #bournville #green #carols
1914 Christmas Truce
Birmingham Mail features the Carols on the Green WWI commemoration: Bells ring out on Christmas Eve to mark centenary of First World War truce. Bournville’s famous Carillon will ring out on Christmas Eve as part of a worldwide event to mark the centenary of the 1914 First World War truce. Made up of 48 bells, the Bournville Carillon will take part in a global performance of Silent Night, sung in three languages by German and Allied soldiers during a break in fighting in the G