Bellfoundry News
Historical stories, conservation, news and collections updates and other stories from the Bellfoundry.
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.
Robert J Cooles R.I.P
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Bob Cooles, our legal adviser since the purchase and relaunch of...
When church bells fall silent: The growing threat to Britain’s heritage
Across the UK, more than 21,000 listed places of worship form an essential part of the nation’s architectural,...
From the Attic to the Archives
The Bellfoundry has been a significant presence in Loughborough for 187 years. During that time many people have...
Phrases that ring a bell: sayings and colloquialisms rooted in bell culture
For centuries, bells were among the most important communication tools in daily life. They summoned communities to...
National Twelve-Bell Contest 2026 begins at St Margaret’s, Leicester
Celebrating its 50th year, the National Twelve-Bell Striking Contest returns to its roots at St Margaret’s Church —...
Furnace Design Over the Centuries
This article traces the development of furnace design at Taylor’s from the 16th century to the present day. Written by...
That Name rings a Bell
In her crime novel “The Nine Tailors,” Dorothy L. Sayers imagined bells with names such as Gaude, Sabaoth, John,...
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...
Introducing Our New Operations Manager
New Operations Manager We are delighted to welcome Thomas Preston as our new Operations Manager at the Loughborough...