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Leonard Stockting
 Leonard Stockting 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
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Leonard was born in Frome in 1897, In 1911 he was apprentice to JW Singer and Sons Ltd for six years to learn metal moulding. read more
History of Singer’s foundry
 History of Singer’s foundry 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
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JW Singer and Sons Ltd – A brief history of the firm. read more
Methods of Casting
 Methods of Casting 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
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1. For fine work the Lost Wax process is used. 2. The Sand Method. read more
Statuary
 Statuary 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
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At the suggestion of Sir William Bull, three leading London sculptors, Alfred Drury, Onslow Ford and Hamo Thornycroft, invited Singer to a meeting where they suggested he build a foundry to cast statues. He could not resist this challenge and built a new and well equipped foundry. read more
Times of War – Singer’s foundry
 Times of War – Singer’s foundry 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
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At the outbreak of war in 1914 the Government requisitioned Singer’s to make munitions. read more