The Loughborough Bell Foundry
With modern computer profiling we can, and do, cast bells of the same shape as bells produced by any bell founder. So if you want a Gillett & Johnston or Whitechapel bell, or one produced by Dobson of Downham Market or any other founder, just ask and we'll cast and tune it for you and it'll be a perfect match.
This cathedral houses a Taylor chime of eight (Tenor 28 cwts) cast at Loughborough in 1888. The bells will be removed during November 2018 and be shipped to Loughborough. The largest six bells will be retained and reused after cleaning and re-tuning as the tenors of a new ring of twelve bells with new bells […]
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An order has been placed by the PCC of this church for their ring of eight bells (tenor 11 cwts) to be removed from the tower, together with its bell frame and all fittings. A new ring of ten bells, with a similar weight tenor bell, will be cast, tuned and hung in a newly […]
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An order has been placed to remove the 11 cwt ring of eight, its frame and fittings from the tower and bring it to Loughborough. This ring of bells is the work of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry and dates from 1792 & 1899. The Keltek Trust has donated a 1916 Taylor bell (ex Low Harrogate) […]
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An order has been placed for the casting and tuning of 5 bells to form a Westminster Quarter Chime and Hour Bell. The largest bell will weigh over one ton. The bells are due to be cast during June 2019.
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Sutton Vallance School near Maidstone, Kent has ordered a new school bell to be cast with a suitable inscription marking the sacrifices of the First World War. The bell will have a diameter of 28″ and weigh 4 cwts. It is due to be cast in February and will be supplied with an electro-magnetic hammer […]
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A major restoration and augmentation project is to take place at this unringable 9 cwt four. The project has been conceived by the local Guild who will work with Taylors to bring about its completion.The present treble bell will be retired from the ring and will be hung as a service bell, and the existing […]
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