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John Taylor & Co
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John Taylor Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Limited, trading as John Taylor & Co and commonly known as Taylor's Bell Foundry, Taylor's of Loughborough, or simply Taylor's, is the world's largest working b
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough Central Β· 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit John Taylor & Co, the nearest railway station is Loughborough Central, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode is LE11 1AR. Entry is paid.
About
John Taylor Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Limited, trading as John Taylor & Co and commonly known as Taylor's Bell Foundry, Taylor's of Loughborough, or simply Taylor's, is the world's largest working bell foundry. It is located in Loughborough, in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. The business originated in the 14th century, and the Taylor family took over in 1784. The company manufactures bells for use in clock towers, rings of bells for change ringing, chimes, and carillons. In 2005, Taylor's merged with Eayre & Smith Limited (bellhangers) and from 2005 until 2009 was known as Taylors Eayre & Smith Limited. In September 2009, Taylor's went into administration but was bought out of administration by a consortium named UK Bell Foundries Ltd, led by Andrew Wilby, which re-financed the business. Since then, the company has re-established its presence both in the UK and in export markets. The foundry has a museum of bells and bellfounding, which is the only one of its kind in the UK. It is one of the few Victorian purpose-built manufacturing sites still being used for its original purpose. Its campanile contains the most-pealed bells in the world.
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Summary from the official site
John Taylor & Co. is the last remaining bellfoundry in the UK, renowned for its craftsmanship in bell making and restoration since the 1850s. Visitors can learn about the traditional techniques and modern innovations used in crafting bells, as well as the importance of preserving this unique aspect of British heritage.
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From the Wikipedia article
John Taylor Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Limited, trading as John Taylor & Co and commonly known as Taylor's Bell Foundry, Taylor's of Loughborough, or simply Taylor's, is the world's largest working bell foundry. It is located in Loughborough, in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. The business originated in the 14th century, and the Taylor family took over in 1784. The company manufactures bells for use in clock towers, rings of bells for change ringing, chimes, and carillons. In 2005, Taylor's merged with Eayre & Smith Limited (bellhangers) and from 2005 until 2009 was known as Taylors Eayre & Smith Limited. In September 2009, Taylor's went into administration but was bought out of administration by a consortium named UK Bell Foundries Ltd, led by Andrew Wilby, which re-financed the business. Since then, the company has re-established its presence both in the UK and in export markets. The foundry has a museum of bells and bellfounding, which is the only one of its kind in the UK. It is one of the few Victorian purpose-built manufacturing sites still being used for its original purpose. Its campanile contains the most-pealed bells in the world.
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Background
History
, England. In 1970, Taylor's cast five of the twelve bells and a new frame, in which they re-hung all twelve.]] The present company is part of a line of bellfounders dating back to Johannes de Stafford in the 14th century, who was also a mayor of Leicester. The Taylor family became involved in 1784 with Robert Taylor (1759 1830), and a foundry was established in Loughborough in 1839 by his son John Taylor (1797 1858), moving to the current site in 1859. The Taylors also had foundries in Oxford and St Neots between 1786 and 1854. During much of the later 19th century, the foundry was under the management of John William Taylor (1827 1906). Taylor's was the first bellfounder to adoptβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 52.7732, -1.1989
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Charnwood, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE11 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Loughborough
- Established
- 1784
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough Central β 0.5 km
- Opening
- "appointment only"
- Official site
- www.taylorbells.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: John Taylor & Co (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Taylor & Co?
- John Taylor & Co is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE11 1AR), in the parish of Charnwood, unparished area.
- What is John Taylor & Co?
- John Taylor Bell Foundry (Loughborough) Limited, trading as John Taylor & Co and commonly known as Taylor's Bell Foundry, Taylor's of Loughborough, or simply Taylor's, is the world's largest working b
- How do I get to John Taylor & Co?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE11 1AR.
- When was John Taylor & Co built?
- Built or established in 1784.
- How do I get to John Taylor & Co?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE11 1AR.