Updated 30/09/2018

Chris Bennett - Bells Adviser to the Diocese of Sheffield

14 Perigree Road, Sheffield, S8 0NE

Tel: 0114 2583162

Mobile: 07908 749523

Email:

INFORMATION SHEET

BELL-RELATED CONTRACTORS

This sheet gives the contact details of certain contractors who advertise services related to bells. It is produced for the benefit of those that may be looking for information about contractors who are prepared to undertake work in this field.

Please note that these contractors have not been subject to any vetting process by either the Diocese of Sheffield or the Diocesan Bells Adviser. The inclusion of a contractor’s details on this sheet does not imply any recommendation of that contractor from the Diocese of Sheffield or the Diocesan Bells Adviser.

While every effort is made to ensure that this information is complete and up to date, contractors may change their details or cease trading, and new contractors enter the market. If you find any of this information to be incorrect or out of date, please notify me so that I can make the necessary corrections.

If you have any queries about this sheet or require any further information, please contact me by telephone, email or letter, or via Diocesan Church House.

BELLFOUNDERS

Bellfounders will usually undertake any work related to bell installations (of all types) including the casting of new or replacement bells.

John Taylor and Company

The Bellfoundry, Freehold Street, Loughborough LE11 1AR

Tel: 01509 212241Fax: 01509 263305

Email:

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Whitechapel Bell Foundry Ltd

Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DY

Tel: 02072 472599 Fax: 02073 751979

Email:

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BELL ENGINEERS

Bell engineers will undertake most work related to bell installations (of all types), but do not usually have facilities for casting bells. However they may take on projects that include casting, subcontracting this part of the work to one of the founders.

Matthew Higby & Co Ltd

Unit 16, Charmborough Farm, Holcombe, Bath BA3 5FX

Tel: 01761 233757 or 07971 441042

Email:

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Nicholson Engineering Ltd

Walton, Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3AB

Tel: 01297 445865

Pembleton Bellhangers and Engineers

Langdene, 43 Mansfield Road, Glapwell, Nr Chesterfield, Derbys S44 5QA

Tel: 01623810640

Whites of Appleton Ltd

Appleton, Abingdon OX13 5JJ

Tel: 01865 862549 Fax: 01865 864969

Email:

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SECOND HAND BELLS

The Keltek Trust is a charity that acquires redundant bells and helps parishes find suitable second hand bells for incorporation in bell projects.

Keltek Trust

The Kloof, Lower Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Corsham SN13 8BG

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BELL WELDING

Soundweld offer a specialist service for the repair by welding of cracked bells.

Soundweld

25 Park Road, Cheveley, Newmarket CB8 9DF

Tel/fax: 01638 731133

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BELL ROPES

Specialist manufacturers and suppliers of bell ropes.

Mendip Ropes

Unit 16, Charmborough Farm, Holcombe, Bath BA3 5FX

Tel: 07528 158334

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Peter Minchin

Rhea House, Bishops Frome, Worcester WR6 5BQ

Tel: 01885 490673

Ellis & Pritchard’s

The Rope Works, Bars Hill, Costock, Loughborough LE12 6XY

Tel/fax: 01509 852178

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John Taylor and Company

The Bellfoundry, Freehold Street, Loughborough LE11 1AR

Tel: 01509 212241Fax: 01509 263305

Email:

Website:

CLOCKS

Specialists in work to tower clocks, including chiming apparatus.

Bygone Times

Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ

Tel: 0775 148862

The Cumbria Clock Co.

Dacre, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0HH

Tel/fax: 01768 486933

Gillett & Johnston (Croydon) Ltd

9A Twin Bridges Business Park, 232 Selsdon Road, South Croyden CR2 6PL

Tel: 020 8686 2694 Fax: 020 8681 4028

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Smith of Derby

112 Alfreton Road, Derby DE12 4AU

Tel: 01332 345569 Fax: 01332 290642

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Time Assured Limited

Tel: 01623 627850

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