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The foundary itself is now closed and will soon disappear from this site . But when we went the office and shop of the business was still open and available to view .This is an enterprise with a remarkably important history having provided the bell...More
We just dropped in to the shop in passing and were made very welcome. There is a display area at the front setting out the history of bell making on the premises, which dates from 1570. At the rear, there is a small shop. We...More
We went on a conducted tour --- tour leader was the owner. What an interesting history and step by step walk through of making bells
Although from the outside the Foundry looks like just another shop behind the front door there is a wealth of history. The Foundry opened in 1547 and despite the relatively small site in Whitechapel Road it has links to some very famous bells including the...More
My wife and I visited the Whitechapel Bell Foundry on the recommendation of a friend; I knew of its existence but had never thought to go. We booked our tour and on arrival we were shown into a rather quirky, slightly cramped space while we...More
A lovely afternoon 90 minute tour of one of the oldest Bell Foundry's in the U.K. and on the planet. If you have been up to see Big Ben (the bell) then you will enjoy this. They have made anything from small bells in a...More
It was great to visit the founders before it closes in March, we all really enjoyed the tour, it was quite sad to think that after march the founders will no longer be trading in this lovely historic building, to see the work benches, that...More
I purchased 2 tickets for an April 2017 tour of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. In late November 2016, I received notice from Whitechapel Bell Foundry that they are cancelling tours from April 2017 and on. Today is January 19th 2017 and I am STILL attempting...More
My companion and I visited this factory twice, and learned a great deal about bells and bell making. The people were wonderful. We were fascinated with a letter from the company to the President of the US in 1976 offering to accept return of the...More
I had heard that the Whitechapel Bell Foundry was closing, so I just had to take some photos before it had gone forever. I often pass by this building on my travels, but sorry to say, I never gave it a second glance before. It...More
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