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Béthune is a town rich in architectural heritage and history. It has, among other features, a large paved square with shops, cafés, and a 47-metre-tall (154 ft) (133 steps) belfry standing in the center from the top of which the Belgian border can be seen. The chime of the belfry is composed of thirty-six bells. A belfry (French:"beffroi") has stood on the site since 1346.[1] The current belfry plays melodies every 15 minutes, including the ch'ti (regional patois) children's lullaby "min p'tit quinquin" (my little darling) The main square of Béthune is something of a surprise, featuring as it does a mixture of the eclectic, the neo-regional, art deco and yet with a belfry central to the scheme of things, reminding us that we are in the North of France. In 1918, 90% of the square was destroyed. The impressive Town Hall was rebuilt in 1920 and its stone façade depicts various events and triumphs of the town. The town and its citizens were awarded ‘Croix de Guerre’ and Légion d’Honneur’ medals for their part in the Great War. Amongst the many victims of the Great War in the area is the grave of a young man, John, whose family spent many years searching for confirmation of his death. Tragically, by the time confirmation was received in 1992, his father, Rudyard Kipling had, himself, died