Hells Bells: made in Loughborough
The Taylor bell is made and recorded
1980
John Taylor & Co. made AC/DC’s bronze bell in 1980, and the band’s sound engineers recorded Mike Milsom striking it at the Loughborough foundry for Hells Bells.
Music in real places
MusicJohn Taylor Bellfoundry
Freehold Street, Loughborough
Explore the places
These historical places remain in the list while their map positions are researched.
- John Taylor Bellfoundry — Position not yet established
Music happened here
Reading the place today
Consult the Bellfoundry Trust for current museum and tour arrangements. Its historical account does not establish that AC/DC’s original bell is on public display, and access to working areas must follow the operator’s instructions.
This place remains listed without a map pin.