Today was our tour of Whitechapel Bell Foundry. It occupied a smaller area than Taylors, and it was not a working day. But the process of making the moulds, melting metals etc was explained. Whitechapel don't provide the sallies/ropes - they outsource this locally.
A scene in the Foundry
Our guide, on the stand used for bell tuning.
OOPS- This is Alan Hughes, master bellfounder and fourth generation of Hughes family to have operated the foundry!!! More than a guide but the man himself.
Bells already tuned and ready for delivery - inside view.
More bells
Wheels
Handbells
Memorials for workers who have died - either during their working lives or after retirement. They have now run out of space.
More foundry scenes
A scene in the Foundry
Our guide, on the stand used for bell tuning.
OOPS- This is Alan Hughes, master bellfounder and fourth generation of Hughes family to have operated the foundry!!! More than a guide but the man himself.
More foundry scenes
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