The People Behind Big Ben: Hargreaves Foundry (Halifax, West Yorkshire)

What links Anthony Gormley, the 1881 census, and the guttering around the Elizabeth Tower?

Michael Hinchcliffe, chairman of Hargreaves Foundry and Andy Knight, Foundry and Pattern Shop Business Manager, explain their foundry’s work on the Elizabeth Tower’s ironwork conservation and replacements. They also talk through problem solving, 160 years’ worth of ironworks, and the casting process required for their skilled craftspeople’s work.

Find out more about the Elizabeth Tower restoration: https://www.parliament.uk/bigben

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