London Sights

Whitechapel Bell Foundry

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  • Address
    • 32-34 Whitechapel Rd E1
  • Transport
    • Aldgate East
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 7247 2599
  • Price
    • tours per person £10
  • Hours
    • tours 10am & 2pm Sat, shop 9.30am-4.15pm Mon-Fri

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The Whitechapel Bell Foundry has been standing on this site since 1738, although an earlier foundry nearby is known to have been in business in 1570. Both Big Ben (1858) and the Liberty Bell (1752) in Philadelphia were cast here, and the foundry also cast a new bell for New York City’s Trinity Church, damaged in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. The 1½-hour guided tours on Saturday (maximum 25 people) are often booked out a year in advance. During weekday trading hours you can view a few small exhibits in the foyer or buy bell-related items from the shop.

 

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