Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London

Name: Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Address: 16-18 Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1EW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7377 1133

#765 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was a business in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. At the time of the closure of its Whitechapel premises, it was the oldest manufacturing company in Great Britain. The bell foundry primarily made church bells and their fittings and accessories, although it also provided single tolling bells, carillon bells and handbells. The foundry was notable for being the original manufacturer of the Liberty Bell, a famous symbol of American independence, and for re-casting Big Ben, which rings from the north clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°31'1"N, 0°4'1"W

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16-18 Whitechapel RdTower Hamlets (Whitechapel)London E1 1EW United Kingdom

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+44 20 7377 1133

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Whitechapel Bell Foundry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitechapel Gallery, Whitechapel Road, Old Spitalfields Market, Petticoat Lane Market.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Whitechapel Bell Foundry open?

Whitechapel Bell Foundry is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Whitechapel Bell Foundry?

Nearby attractions include Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, London (2 min walk), East London Mosque, London (2 min walk), Altab Ali Park, London (3 min walk), Brick Lane Mosque, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Whitechapel Bell Foundry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitechapel Bell Foundry:

Bus

Altab Ali Park • Lines: 254, N253 (2 min walk)
The East London Mosque • Lines: 254, N253 (4 min walk)

Metro

Aldgate East • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (5 min walk)
Whitechapel • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (8 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (14 min walk)
Shadwell Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa, Tg-B (16 min walk)

Train

Shoreditch High Street (14 min walk)
Bethnal Green (15 min walk)

Ferry

Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (21 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (22 min walk)