The last bell foundry in Britain
This peek inside the John Taylor bell foundry is a ringing endorsement for BBC radio storytelling.
ByNew Times,
New Thinking.
Discover our latest in-depth features, special reports and analysis on the BBC, the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom.
This peek inside the John Taylor bell foundry is a ringing endorsement for BBC radio storytelling.
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