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Taylor’s calendars: A glimpse into the past

Taylor’s calendars: A glimpse into the past

by Dean Collins | Aug 31, 2026 | Bellfoundry Stories

In the 1920s and 1930s the Taylor bellfoundry was constantly busy. The sheer number of bells produced was phenomenal. But more than that, this was a period when many of our finest bells were cast. There were major new rings for great cathedrals – York Minster,...
Taylor’s Tales – Carillons and Taylor’s

Taylor’s Tales – Carillons and Taylor’s

by Dean Collins | Aug 24, 2026 | Bellfoundry Stories

The definition A carillon is a set of stationary bells played manually by a “carillonneur” from a “clavier”, with batons and foot pedals that strike the bells with a rigid wire linkage to the clappers. The range of bells has to be minimum of two musical octaves which...
Museum & Tour Operations Assistant (Zero-Hours Contract)

Museum & Tour Operations Assistant (Zero-Hours Contract)

by Dean Collins | Jul 10, 2026 | Bellfoundry Jobs

Museum & Tour Operations Assistant (Zero-Hours Contract) The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is looking for a friendly and reliable Museum & Tour Operations Assistant to join our team on a flexible, zero-hours contract. This role provides cover for holidays,...

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Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum 
Freehold Street 
Loughborough 
LE11 1AR 

Email us: info@belltrust.co.uk
Call us: 01509 638 500

Museum Opening Times

Tues – Thurs: 10am-4pm
Friday:
10am-1pm
1st Sat of each month:
10am-4pm
Last entry 30mins before close.

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The Bell Foundry
Freehold Street
Loughborough
LE11 1AR
United Kingdom

Email us: info@belltrust.co.uk
Call us: 01509 638 500

Bellfoundry Museum

November – March
Wednesday – Friday
1st Saturday of the month

April – October
Tuesday – Friday
1st Saturday of the month

Opening Hours
10am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

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Age 11 and Under FREE

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