Singer's Trail
Although the Singer’s foundry no longer exists in the centre of Frome, the locations and landmarks in this trail tell its story and 1 that of the remarkable life and work of John Webb Singer.
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The Story of J.W. Singer & Sons, Frome
A year of exhibitions and events celebrating the life of John Webb Singer and the iconic sculptures, statues and civic works cast at J.W. Singer & Sons foundry in Frome.
Rook Lane Chapel: 29th June - 28th July
Frome Museum: 2nd March - Mid November
Image courtesy of Frome Museum Trust
Casting the World: The Story of J.W. Singer & Sons, Frome
Casting the World: The Story of J.W. Singer & Sons, Frome celebrates and explores the life of John Webb Singer and the iconic sculptures, statues and civic works cast at J.W. Singer & Sons foundry in Frome, through a year of exhibitions and events with an accompanying publication and education programme.
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Exhibition: Casting the World: The Story of J.W. Singer & Sons, Frome
Casting the World tells the story of J.W. Singer & Sons and the iconic monuments and statues made in Frome. The exhibition is based on years of research, at the centre of which are large-scale reproductions from the conserved Victorian glass plate negatives from the Singer’s archive. The images were nearly lost to history but […] Read more
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Exhibition: Son of Frome, Father of Design – Frome Museum
A display of objects and artefacts focusing on John Webb Singer, the man and his family. Read more
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Workshops: Casting the World – Casting Studio Workshop at Black Swan Arts
Come and try your hand at being a casting apprentice at this family-friendly workshop. The Long Gallery at Black Swan Arts will be transformed into a casting studio, bringing history alive and offering the opportunity to learn the basics of the casting techniques used to such great effect at the J.W. Singer & Sons foundry […] Read more
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