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 If you find any of this information to be incorrect or out of date, please notify me so that I can make the necessary corrections.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:
Website:
Whitechapel Bell Foundry Ltd
Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DY
Tel: 02072 472599 Fax: 02073 751979
Email:
Website:
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:
Website:
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:
Website:
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
Email:
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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
Email:
BELL ROPES
Specialist manufacturers and suppliers of bell ropes.
Mendip Ropes
Unit 16, Charmborough Farm, Holcombe, Bath BA3 5FX
Tel: 07528 158334
Email:
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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
Email:
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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
Email:
Website:
Smith of Derby
112 Alfreton Road, Derby DE12 4AU
Tel: 01332 345569 Fax: 01332 290642
Email:
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Time Assured Limited
Tel: 01623 627850
Email:
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