Specialist Services #

These are names and contact details of organisations providing specialist services for bell installations.

Note that the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers does not endorse or recommend specific companies. The information below is added to assist readers. Legitimate requests for amendments or additions may be requested through the Stewardship & Management Work Group Secretary at smSec@cccbr.org.uk.

Bell Founders #

Name	Location	Contact
Fonderia Allanconi	Bolzone, Province of Cremona, Italy	http://allanconi.it/home_eng.php
John Taylor & Co	Loughborough, UK	https://taylorbells.co.uk
Royal Eijsbouts	Asten, Netherlands	https://eijsbouts.nl/
Westley Group	Cradley Heath, W Midlands, UK	https://www.westleygroup.co.uk

Bell Hangers #

Name	Location	Contact
Blyth & Co Ltd	Newark, UK	https://www.churchbellspecialists.co.uk
Exaudite	Cotgrave, Notts, UK	http://www.exaudite.co.uk/bells/
John Taylor & Co	Loughborough, Leics, UK	https://taylorbells.co.uk
Matthew Higby & Co Ltd	Radstock, Somerset, UK	https://www.bellhangers.com
Meadwell Church Restoration	Oakham, Leics, UK	+44 (0) 1572 821087
Nicholson Engineering Ltd	Bridport, Dorset, UK	https://www.nicholsonbellhangers.com
O’Shea Engineering	Hill, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK	https://www.osheabellhangers.co.uk/
Pembleton Bell Hangers & Engineers	Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK	+44 (0) 1623 810640, or traceypembleton@btinternet.com
Whites of Appleton	Appleton, Oxfordshire, UK	https://www.whitesbellhangers.co.uk/

Bell Weld Repairs #

Name	Location	Contact
Soundweld	Newmarket, Suffolk, UK	http://www.soundweld.co.uk/

Rope Makers and Repairers #

Name	Location	Contact
Avon Ropes Ltd	Mangotsfield, Bristol, UK	https://www.avonropes.co.uk/
Ellis Ropes ltd	Loughborough, Leics, UK	https://www.ellisandpritchards.co.uk/
Malcolm Brown Bellropes	Isle of Lewis, UK	http://www.malcolmbrownbellropes.co.uk/index.html
Mendip Ropemakers Ltd	Martock, Somerset, UK	http://www.mendipropemakers.com/

Clock Makers #

Name	Location	Contact
Cumbria Clock Company Ltd	Penrith, Cumbria, UK	http://www.clockmaker.co.uk
Gillett & Johnston	Bletchingley, Surrey, UK	https://www.gillettjohnston.co.uk/
Smith of Derby Ltd	Derby, UK	https://www.smithofderby.com/

Structural Engineers #

Name	Location	Contact
Conisbee	London, Cambridge & Norwich, UK	https://www.conisbee.co.uk/
Hurst Pierce & Malcolm LLP	London, UK	https://www.hurstpm.net
The Morton Partnership	London and South East, UK	https://www.themortonpartnership.co.uk
Ward Cole Consulting Engineers	Lincoln, London & Nottingham, UK	https://www.wardcole.co.uk
Frank W Haywood & Associates	Coventry	https://www.fwhaywood.co.uk

Tower Building Services #

This covers items such as church tower maintenance, bell frame treating & painting, louvres & adjustable sound control, floors and access routes.

Name	Location	Contact
John Taylor & Co	Loughborough, Leics, UK	https://taylorbells.co.uk/building-services
Paul Mason	Northamptonshire, UK	+44 (0) 7939 022920, paulmason5040@gmail.com
Meadwell Church Restoration	Oakham, Leics, UK	+44 (0) 1572 821087

Peal Boards #

Name	Location	Contact
Myrtle & Co	Hackney, London, UK	https://www.myrtleandco.com/contact-us
Paul Rapson	Southampton, UK	https://rapson.co.uk/pealboards/
Malcolm Brown (blank for own lettering)	Isle of Lewis, UK	http://www.malcolmbrownbellropes.co.uk/woodwork.html
Mini Peal Boards	Malpas, Cheshire, UK	https://minipealboards.co.uk/
Keith Brooks	Staffordshire	keith290416@gmail.com

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Disclaimer #

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, neither contributors nor the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers can accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any activities undertaken based on the information provided.

Version 1.1.5, August 2024