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Big Ben, tower clock, famous for its accuracy and for its massive bell. Strictly speaking, the name refers to only the great hour bell , which weighs 15.1 tons (13.7 metric tons), but it is commonly associated with the whole clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament , in the London borough of Westminster .
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Did you know that Big Ben is the main bell inside London's famous clock tower, not the tower itself? Find out more about one of the city's most iconic landma...
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, [1] [2] and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, [3] which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. [4] Originally known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II ...
19 de mar. de 2021 · Big Ben is one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic landmarks, and has for almost two centuries towered over Westminster’s busy streets to the awe of Londoners and tourists alike. Big Ben history Though the name ‘Big Ben’ is often attributed to the entire clock tower attached to the Houses of Parliament , it is actually the nickname of ...
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16 de nov. de 2021 · History. 11/16/2021. Big Ben: Behind The Scenes Of The World’s Most Famous Clock. As years of restoration work on London’s iconic Big Ben come to a close, we look at the history of the celebrated timekeeper. By Rhonda Riche. Editor-At-Large. November 2021 certainly started with a bang.
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Find out about the history of Big Ben, the origins of its nickname and more with Visit London. What is Big Ben? The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions .
Find out about the history of the Elizabeth Tower; from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.
