J and JW Longbottom

The foundry will be closed on Monday for the spring bank holiday. Wishing all our staff and customers a happy bank holiday weekend ☀ #bankholidaymonday #springbankholiday #longbottomfoundry #castiron #rainwatergoods

Want to know more about our extensive product range? Our catalogue lists over 500 items. Explore the full collection here or contact us if you would like to receive a printed copy by post. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/wp-content/upl… #productcatalogue #castiron #sandcasting

Did you know a shoe is the perfect fit for a downpipe? If your pipe doesn’t drain underground, a shoe directs water into a gully - protecting your property. We offer the widest range of cast iron shoes (2"–6") in round, square & anti-splash styles. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/shoe-fittings/

Built in 1797, at the peak of the Industrial Revolution, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is an imposing building, with its iron frame and bold façade. Find out more. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/shr…

We use an electric induction furnace to heat the metal, which offers many environmental benefits from using a traditional coke-fired furnace, generating less dust, fumes and Co2 emissions. Find out more here. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/j-jw-longbotto…

Water Saving Week May 12-16 After the driest early spring in 60 years, it's crucial to save water. Harvest rain with our diverter kit + water butt system. Contact us for more information.

Caedmon Hall, a Grade II Listed hall of residence at Leeds Beckett University, required renovation and repair to its cast iron hopper heads. Our expert engineers were able to help the client make significant cost savings by repairing the hopper heads. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/cae…

The bank holiday weekend is almost here! The foundry will be closed on Monday for the early May bank holiday. Wishing everyone a happy long weekend 🌞 #bankholidaymonday #mayday #longbottomfoundry

There are still 3 more Homebuilding & Renovating shows on the calendar this year. We bring many of our products to our stand, meaning visitors are able to see and touch the cast iron goods rather than just looking at a photograph in a catalogue. #homebuildingandrenovatingshow

We retain all our casting patterns to use again, so there's little waste involved. We hold the widest range of casting patterns in the industry. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/j-jw-longbotto…

Decorative features like hopper heads, also known as rainwater heads, can really make an impact on your property, especially when accompanied by other ornate castings like decorative ear bands which hold pipes to a wall. Find out more in our latest blog. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/ornamental-cas…

Established in the 1870s, J & JW Longbottom remains a family-run business with a commitment to exceptional service. Our team will help you identify the correct product for your project and with unrivalled stocks of most of our range and the ability to manufacture straight away.

The long Easter weekend has finally arrived 🐣 The foundry will be closed from today until bank holiday Monday, reopening on Tuesday 22 April. Wishing all our staff and customers a very happy Easter! #bankholidayweekend #happyeaster

The very sleek and handsome Bolt, on pest control duty at Huddersfield Station. We made bespoke D-shaped pipes to match and replace the original Victorian ironwork in this beautiful Grade I Listed station. Thanks @FelixhuddsCat for sharing the photos.

Our expert engineers diagnose the problem, replacing a missing piece of casting or welding a new section. We repaired and restored this stunning decorative rainwater head and pipe, originally made by Walter McFarlane in Glasgow well over 100 years ago. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/wes…

Castle Banks in East Sussex, was recently extended and renovated by current owner, Susan Homewood. Susan chose to replace the existing plastic rainwater system with J & JW Longbottom cast iron rainwater goods. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/cas…

For optimum ventilation and better air quality, an air brick is an essential in your home. We offer a range of designs including the Ornamental (pictured) in a variety of sizes. We can also make bespoke air bricks, with optional insect mesh. Contact us to find out more.

We were delighted to be involved in the restoration of the Grade II Listed St Bede's Church in South Shields. We supplied seventy lengths of No.95 gutter for the straight roofs and fifteen lengths of bespoke curved gutter for the curved apse. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/rom…

As we start April, famous for its showers, is your home prepared for a deluge? Make sure your pipes are in good shape and the hopper heads secure. The hopper head has an important function to increase the flow of water during heavy rainfall. Contact us to find out more.

Byram Arcade and Huddersfield Town Hall are intrinsic to the town centre’s rich heritage. Both buildings are now conserved and restored for both current and future generations to enjoy. We supplied cast iron rainwater pipes for both restoration projects. longbottomfoundry.co.uk/case_study/byr…