Comments on: John Claridge At Whitechapel Bell Foundry

By: paul loften

paul loften — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:53:20 +0000

I would encourage everybody to sign the petition wherever they are. it must be the will of the people that prevails and not the will of far off business interests. We know the reality despite all the reams and reams of paper that is being gone over at the inquiry and we know what result we will be left with when the businessmen have not reaped the profit they dreamed of and dispappeared from the scene. It never changes

By: Di Corry

Di Corry — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:36:41 +0000

Wonderful images as always from John.
He has transported me back to the Foundry that I visited in the past before it’s soul was ripped out by those greedy developers.
Let us all hope it’s soul can be returned……..

By: Esther Wilkinson Rank

Esther Wilkinson Rank — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:54:15 +0000

Here’s hoping that The Whitechapel Bell Foundry will be saved. We could all use a bit of good news during these trying times.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:47:32 +0000

“Tactile”. I was sputtering, trying to find words to salute these incredible photos, and luckily found the ideal word, right there in your intro. “Tactile”. John Claridge has literally ushered us inside the foundry, and now our eyes can scan every surface. From a discreet close-up of a weathered hand holding out a bunch of filings for our inspection …. to an upward gaze at the noble chains displayed against the gritty walls … and even a fluorescent light fixture takes on a purposeful elegance, etc. This amazing series of photos speaks in a loud persuasive voice.
“Art Saves Lives. — and maybe even the Bell Foundry too.”

Yes, you DO need “East End / John Claridge” in your personal library.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:00:15 +0000

John Claridge captures the essence of the East End so well. These are remarkable photographs showing the grime of centuries in this very special place. It is almost magical that from this dirt and filth emerges something so wonderful!
It is inconceivable that this part of our nation’s history could be destroyed.

By: Robin Call

Robin Call — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:25:18 +0000

I’m still not over the fact that it was closed and sold. It left me stunned. I was born and raised in a pre revolutionary era town along the Delaware River (Burlington NJ). I visted the Liberty Bell several times,back in the days that allowed touching the bell. That bell is a magnificent critter,and yet, no where near as majestic as Big Ben (who’s chimes I love so much I have them saved on my Youtube account). It just guts me that someone wants to make this ancient establishment a boutique hotel. I’ve signed the petitions. I wish I could do more to preserve this history. Once history is lost ,it is gone. Now is the time to save this from that sad fate.