The Loughborough Bell Foundry
This 9 cwt ring of six will be removed from the tower to allow a major refurbishment to be undertaken after severe corrosion was found in the base beams of the 1905 William Aggett bell frame. A mainly new galvanised steel under grillage will be constructed and the 1905 cast iron frame sides will be […]
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The fifth bell clapper and crown staple from this 9 cwt six came out of the bell during ringing and was hit by the bell as it rotated. The clapper finished up “banana shaped” and the cast iron crown staple fractured in two places. A new clapper and crown staple have been manufactured as a […]
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The fittings of this 9 cwt ring of three have been in a delicate condition for some time, so remedial repairs will be carried out to make them ringable once more.
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This 10 cwt ring of six was completely restored in 1912 with a new cast iron bell frame and all new ringing fittings. One of the cast iron frame sides has been cracked, and this will be replaced.
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The clappers from this 10 cwt six have been brought to Loughborough for a complete restoration and refurbishment. The bells were last rehung by Gillett & Johnston in 1915, and the clappers date from that date.
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The 10 cwt tenor bell from this ring of six became loose on its head stock due to its hardwood seating pad fracturing. The bell will be lowered into its pit and a new seating pad of resin will be cast on the head of the bell before it is rehung.
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In 1920 Taylor’s cast three new treble bells, augmenting the existing five to a ring of eight. All the bells were rehung in a new cast iron two tier bell frame with all new fittings. The PCC has now placed an order to strip the fittings from the largest five bells and to remove the […]
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This ancient 11 cwt ring of five dating from 1525 & 1656 is to be removed from the tower for a full restoration. The existing cast iron frame, which is the work of S G Soame and dates from 1905, is to be retained. New fittings will be manufactured for bells 1, 3, 4, & […]
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