Whitechapel Bell Foundry

The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was a historic English foundry established in 1570, known for casting major bells, including the Great Bell of Westminster (Big Ben). Located in London's East End, it specialized in creating, repairing, and maintaining large bells for churches, clock towers, and public buildings worldwide. Renowned for its craftsmanship and tradition, it remained a symbol of London's industrial heritage until its closure in 2017. The foundry's legacy includes some of the world's most famous bells, making it an important part of cultural and architectural history.