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.
The Australian Government has now expanded the major rebuilding work being undertaken on the National Carillon to include the casting and tuning of the largest semi-tone bell. This was omitted when the carillon was manufactured by Taylor’s in 1971 due to cost considerations, but will now be added to complete the instrument. The cast bell […]
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An order has been placed for a major restoration of this 16 cwt eight. The back six were cast by Taylors in 1843, and the trebles by James Barwell in 1889. The 5th bell is cracked. The bells, frame and fittings will be removed from the tower and brought back to Loughborough, where the cracked […]
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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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A major restoration and augmentation of this 10 cwt ring of five will take place at this church. The bells will be removed and conserved. A new cast iron and galvanised steel two tier steel bell frame for six bells, four below and two above, will be manufactured and installed beneath the present bell frame […]
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This church has placed an order to augment their 1985 Taylor ring of five (tenor 4 cwts) with a new treble bell. The bell frame and fittings all date from 1985, and at that date a six bell frame was installed. New ringing fittings will be manufactured and installed with the bell. We hear from […]
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Having recently carried out a major recasting and restoration of this Taylor 30 cwt ring of ten, the PCC have now placed an order for the fitting of sound control to the massive louvres of this belfry.
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