Taylor’s Tales – Great Paul: The Mighty Voice of St. Paul’s Cathedral
Towering above the London skyline in the majestic belfry of St. Paul’s Cathedral hangs Great Paul, the largest bell in Britain. It was cast in 1881 by John Taylor & Co, weighing in at an incredible 16.75 imperial tons (nearly 17K kilograms) and carries an...
New Photography Exhibition Chronicles Bellfoundry Restoration
New Photography Exhibition On March 14th, the Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum celebrated the opening of its latest exhibition, ‘Focus on the Foundry.’ This six-month showcase highlights the extensive restoration of John Taylor’s Bellfoundry through captivating...
James Barham – 300 years
James Barham – 300 years 300 years ago, James Barham was born in Leeds, a small village near Maidstone, Kent. A prolific ringer throughout his life, James rang 112 peals, the last of which was his 92nd year. He built a team of ringers with exceptional talent and...
Loughborough Workhouse Bell – now on display
Loughborough Workhouse Bell – now on display We have recently acquired a loan from Leicestershire County Council Museum Service to display in our Furnace Gallery in the Museum. This bell is an intriguing object for us at Taylor’s Bellfoundry! The bell was cast by John...