Consecration of National War Memorial Carillon

Date: April 25, 1932 • Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Gladys Elinor Watkins consecrated the carillon of the National War Memorial in Wellington, New Zealand (dedication pictured).

Gladys Elinor Watkins was a New Zealand music teacher, singer, and pianist. However, she is most notable for being the first official carillonneur of the National War Memorial Carillon in Wellington.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in New Zealand's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.