Bellfoundry News

To mark the end of the recent restoration project it was decided that two bells should be cast to stand on the two vacant pillars in the entrance courtyard. The bells will mark the substantial...

Work on the replacement carillon proceeds as funds and time allows. This week one of the larger carillon bells has been cast and awaits tuning. This bell was a gift of the Sir John Eastwood...

Celebrating its 50th year, the National Twelve-Bell Striking Contest returns to its roots at St Margaret’s Church — host of the very first final in 1976. The Taylor Trophy, sponsored by John...

Our new Museum Manager, Thomas Preston, has taken up his post this week. Coming to us with a background in theatre and hospitality, we look forward to working with him as he develops the visitor...

The Foundry will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from Noon on 24th December. It will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.

Mike Milsom's very readable and interesting book, "Bells & Bellfounding", includes the history of the Taylor Bell Foundry from 1780. It is available from Amazon for £23.95 - order direct from...

Historic England Launches Heritage at Risk Register 2025 at the Bellfoundry The Bellfoundry was pleased to host Historic England’s East Midlands press launch for the Heritage at Risk Register...

We have a beautiful model bell with a complete set of miniature fittings that was made at the Foundry more than a century ago. After being exhibited recently the wheel was smashed on its return...

Cast iron is a wonderful material to use in the construction of bell frames - it is very strong, takes up less space than conventional hardwood, and rusts extremely slowly even if neglected.  At...

Having done well in his Science "A" Levels Alex decided that university was not for him. He's spent years helping maintain the bells at his Parish Church in Hemsworth and at Leeds Minster and...