The Whitechapel Bell Foundry is a historic bell manufacturing company located in Whitechapel, London. Established in 1570, it is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the UK. The foundry is renowned for producing high-quality bells, including the famous Big Ben and the bells for St. Paul's Cathedral. The foundry has played a significant role in the history of bell-making, using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. In 2017, the foundry closed its production facility, but it remains a symbol of craftsmanship and heritage in the art of bell founding.