National Lottery money in our heritage – it creates jobs, encourages tourism, keeps heritage skills alive and most of all, ensures a future for a unique and valuable heritage that makes all our lives better.
“I am delighted to be able to share this news at Christmas. It is a wonderful way to end a challenging year for all of us, not least our heritage organisations. We are looking forward to a brighter future for the Loughborough Bellfoundry in 2021.”
The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will be used for:
• removing the buildings from the At Risk register and undertaking repairs;
• reorganising the factory, making it more efficient;
• securing the long-term sustainability of numerous at-risk craft skills and jobs;
Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston said: "Heard by millions of people across the world everyday, bells produced by Taylor's bellfoundry are an example of a great British export success story and an important part of our cultural heritage. I am delighted that, with this grant, a new generation will learn bell-making skills and the museum will be developed into an exciting tourist destination, safeguarding the future of our heritage."
the Loughborough Bellfoundry hang in thousands of buildings across the world...”
“Bells made at • improving the visitor experience throughout;
• enhancing, expanding and modernising the existing museum;
• improving and enlarging the archive; and
• delivery of a wide-reaching engagement and outreach programme.
Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England said:
“Bells made at the
Loughborough Bellfoundry hang in thousands of buildings across the world, and their peals have been heard and enjoyed by millions. Home to John Taylor & Co, a family business dating back to the middle of the 14th century, the
bellfoundry has been the pride of Loughborough for over 160 years. This grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will allow for essential repairs and give more people the chance to understand how special the foundry is, ensuring it continues to play an important part in today’s world.”
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