Comments on: Save The Whitechapel Bell Foundry

By: Hamish Mckenzie

Hamish Mckenzie — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 10:08:20 +0000

What a travesty that purely economic concern should be the root cause of the demise of England’s oldest business when that industry would be less vunerable outside of The City of London. Will it forever be uneconomic to actually make things in England and what of the skills that we lose?
Best wishes for a rosy ringing future
Hamish

By: Chris Adamson

Chris Adamson — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 21:02:22 +0000

I really hope the Whitechapel Bell Foundry can be saved

By: Simon Rockell

Simon Rockell — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 13:24:41 +0000

If this is not considered a vital part of not only London’s history but of the UK’s rich past then the world has truly gone mad. I used to work near to the Bell Foundry and it always lifted my spirits when walking past this great, eccentric building – a working building. In an age of commerce it is fantastic to see a place of artisanal working so close to the financial centre. This is such a wonderful area with remarkable buildings in both Spitalfields and the City – this is one of the key buildings and must be saved.

By: Pauline Poyntz

Pauline Poyntz — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:44:02 +0000

I am so thankful to know there is so much support in an effort to save the foundry.
How many names do we need to have for the petition to be effective?
I have emailed and f booked and continue to pray.
Also want to say how much I love the stories and photos on the website.

By: Barbara Hague

Barbara Hague — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 07:23:26 +0000

I have written as suggested, and will forward to family members everywhere.

By: Anne Woollett

Anne Woollett — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:48:04 +0000

Whitechapel bell foundry is amazing. Far too important to lose.

By: Detta Keane

Detta Keane — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:05:07 +0000

Please save the foundry and its majestic abilities for the future.
Keep it in tact for future generations and for its old London heritage.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:55:06 +0000

I will definitely be writing a letter, having seen this article and watched a tv documentary about The Whitechapel Foundry I feel it is of important historic relevance and should be kept alive. I am so glad that action is being taken to support this and keep it for future generations.

By: Michael Collins

Michael Collins — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:00:17 +0000

Done. I sent an email (with my postal address) to Mr Greeno citing the fact that when I took 5 family members to the foundry for a tour two years ago, we also had lunch locally, paid for an exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, made small purchases at independent shops and finshed the outing with cake/coffee in Whitechapel. The foundry was directly responsible for six adults spending cash in the local area that day. And of course, it was would a cultural and economic loss to the area were the foundry to close.

By: Robert Guttridge

Robert Guttridge — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:29:08 +0000

As a retired architect I really feel for the foundry to close would be a major mistake.
An iconic site rich with the history of our nation over the years. A truly unique insight into our English tradition of bell ringing.
After being involved with listed properties, far less important than the foundry, surely the property should be listed to prevent its demise.