For the first time since WWII, bells across the UK have largely fallen silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdown restrictions in place, it is the first time in 75 years that bell ringers have been unable to visit churches and

Schoolchildren from Wymeswold Primary, in Loughborough, travelled back in time to learn the history and heritage of their hometown’s iconic bellfoundry, as part of a national learning scheme. Kids in Museums Takeover Day took place in Loughborough on Monday 25 November –

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester paid a special visit to the Loughborough Bellfoundry; discovering the vast heritage of the British industrial site and casting his own commemorative plaque. The Duke met the team at Loughborough Bellfoundry, also known as John