The Audio Long Read From the archive: The bells v the boutique hotel: the battle to save Britain’s oldest factory
Jan 31, 2024
The podcast explores the battle to save the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry from becoming a boutique hotel. It discusses the clash between global finance and local interests, preservation efforts, and the decline of church bell foundries. The chapter also delves into the fascinating bell-making process and the ongoing debate between job opportunities and heritage preservation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Battle to Save Britain's Oldest Factory
04:34 • 17min
Bell-making at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry
21:26 • 4min
The Battle for the Foundry
25:02 • 19min
The Battle to Save Britain's Oldest Factory: Approval of Development Plans for Whitechapel Bell Foundry
44:11 • 2min