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From the archive: The bells v the boutique hotel: the battle to save Britain’s oldest factory

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The Battle to Save Britain's Oldest Factory

This chapter discusses the fight to preserve the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry from becoming a boutique hotel. It explores the clash between global finance and local interests, as well as the opposing viewpoints of preservation campaigners and developers. The chapter also touches upon the decline of church bell foundries in Britain and the personal journey of Nigel Taylor, a former employee of the Foundry.

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