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Known for
Taylor's Bell Foundry (the world's largest, casting Big Ben), the Great Central Railway, and Loughborough University
A little history
Taylor's Bell Foundry has cast bells since 1839 including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey bells. The Great Central is Britain's only double-track heritage main line. Loughborough University is world-ranked for sport.
Taylor's Bell Foundry tours are extraordinary — watching bells being cast. The Great Central Railway for steam south to Leicester.
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Good independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Leicestershire produce throughout.
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The university drives a dynamic economy. Taylor's foundry brings visitors. The Great Central draws heritage tourism.
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Loughborough is a place in Leicestershire known for taylor's Bell Foundry (the world's largest, casting Big Ben), the Great Central Railway, and Loughborough University. Taylor's Bell Foundry has cast bells since 1839 including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey bells. The population is around 57,000.
Good independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Leicestershire produce throughout.
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