Bellfoundry News
Historical stories, conservation, news and collections updates and other stories from the Bellfoundry.
Taylor’s Tales – AC/DC Bell
In 1980, Mike Milsom, bell-master at John Taylor & Co., was tasked with casting a bell for the launch of rock...
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...
New Photography Exhibition Chronicles Bellfoundry Restoration
New Photography Exhibition On March 14th, the Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum celebrated the opening of its latest...
James Barham – 300 years
James Barham – 300 years 300 years ago, James Barham was born in Leeds, a small village near Maidstone, Kent. A...
Loughborough Workhouse Bell – now on display
Loughborough Workhouse Bell – now on display We have recently acquired a loan from Leicestershire County Council...
Taylor’s Bellfoundry Restored
Taylor’s Bellfoundry Restored: A Triumph for Heritage Preservation The restoration of Taylor’s Bellfoundry in...