Taylor’s Tale – Writing a Book
In 1969 I became the bell tuner at Taylor’s, stepping into the role as the previous tuner prepared to retire. As the name implies, the bulk of the work—around 95%—was establishing the first five notes of a new bell using tuning forks with resonator boxes that filled...
Introducing Our New Operations Manager
New Operations Manager We are delighted to welcome Thomas Preston as our new Operations Manager at the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust. Leicester-born and raised, Thomas brings a wealth of operational experience in customer service, health, safety, and security, gained...
Taylor’s Tales: The Last of the Taylors: The Lives of Paul and Margaret
Margaret and Paul Taylor Very little was known about Paul Taylor’s early life, and his daughters Sarah and Frances, only had limited information. Family beginnings Edith Lea (their Mother) was born on January 7th, 1876 in Whalley Range, South Manchester. At the age of...
Historic England Launches Heritage at Risk Register 2025 at the Bellfoundry
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 2025 on Thursday 6 November. Representatives from the BBC and other media...