Comments on: So Long, Whitechapel Bell Foundry

By: Richard Brookes

Richard Brookes — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:12:50 +0000

I was told by my dad that my Great grandfather worked there an hand a hand in making the liberty bell John Brookes

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:15:15 +0000

Big shock i have always been proud of the fact that we made bells in England ,and one of the few in the world to,

By: Jean Walters

Jean Walters — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 11:29:16 +0000

I have only just discovered my 5 x g grandfather was William Mears. I am so thrilled because I started bellringing at the age of 69 four yeas ago and love it. I have always liked the sound of bells, being lulled to sleep by St Ann’s Tottenham’s Whitechapel bells. My family think I am a bit odd with my passion for bells and wonder where it comes from, now I know, it’s in my DNA. I am a Member of the Western Branch of the Yorkshire Associaltion of Change Ringers and also the Halifax Archdeaconry Guild of Change Ringers. I have rung in many towers around the country ( 40), including weekly ringing at 3 local towers and I have done 5 quarter peals but I am a mere novice and intend to continue ‘tll I drop – every week is a challenge with something new to learn; bellringers never stop learning. Is there any way the last owners of the foundry can be contacted and can the public still get a look inside the foundry my ancestor owned and worked ?

By: Robin Mulcahy

Robin Mulcahy — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:50:19 +0000

Belatedly, sad news indeed. Very best wishes to you all for the future. Cannot believe that you
are looking younger than in the 90s. Good to read Rachel’s message. She has just moved to
New Malden close to another ex-pupil of yours. The violins still play!
Robin

By: WKSC-FM

WKSC-FM — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:41:38 +0000

superb article. thanks for sharing with us.

By: Ian Sharpe

Ian Sharpe — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:13:37 +0000

Visit http://www.tower-bridge.org.uk/bells.htm for more history.

By: Ian Sharpe

Ian Sharpe — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:07:42 +0000

So sad to see one of Britain’s most important historic sites being closed.
Please follow our website link ‘http://www.tower-bridge.org.uk/bells.htm’ for more on Whitechapel’s amazing Bell History

By: Ian Sharpe

Ian Sharpe — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:04:58 +0000

So sad to see one of Britain’s most important historic sites being closed.
Please follow our website link above for more on Whitechapel’s amazing Bell History.

By: Frank Vassell

Frank Vassell — Wed, 03 May 2017 08:14:27 +0000

It brought a deep sinking feeling of loss of a beacon of skilled and craftsmanship. Keep it preserved as a museum to inspire machine trades.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:18:49 +0000

I believe I am one of the last Metropolitan Police officers to be presented with a table bell at the end of my service (30/04/17). My colleagues presented me with a bell inscribed with my dates of service last night. I feel honoured.