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 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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An order has been received from the PCC of this church for a major rehanging and restoration. The last major work to this 13 cwt six was carried out by Harry Stokes in 1909, when a new two tier cast iron bell frame was installed and the bells rehung. The lower bell frame will be […]
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A major project is to be undertaken at this church. The present 16 cwt six date from 1697, 1755, & 1837 and are unringable. The bells and their fittings will be removed from the tower and brought back to the Foundry. The present ancient oak bell frame will be retained in situ, and a new […]
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This 55 bell Taylor carillon, with a bass bell weighing over 6 tons, was the gift of the British Government to the people of Australia to mark the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of their National Capital in Canberra. The carillon was opened on 26th April 1970 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A major […]
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One of the Estate’s bells, originally cast by C & G Mears in 1845 has broken, with the crown remaining attached to the headstock and the rest of the bell falling to the ground. A replacement bell, with a diameter of 19″, will be cast and tuned, and all new fittings for swing chiming will […]
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The 25 cwt eight at this church is mainly the work of Thomas Osborn and dates from 1799. The entire ring was rehung in a new cast iron and steel bell frame with all new fittings in 1934 – the work being carried out by Gillett & Johnson. In 1953 the 4th & 7th bells, […]
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