It has been part of a Grade I listed building since 1970, and in 1987 it was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. ... The clock and tower were renovated ...

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Designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, the clock took 13 years to build and it was completed in 1859. It has worked continuously since then except for a few months ...

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The Astronomer Royal, Sir George Airy is named referee. Stipulations for the clock's accuracy meant it took seven years before the designs were finalised.

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When was Big Ben built? Big Ben was completed in 1859. It took about 13 years to finish after the original Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in ...

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They started building the tower in 1843 and finished in 1859, making the tower more than 160 years old.

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It took less than a year to make. The foundation stone for the Clock Tower was laid on 28 September 1843; it was finished in 1859, five years ...

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12. How long did it take to build Big Ben? Despite being one of the most recognisable structures in the world, Big Ben only took 16 years to build. The clock ...

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Construction of the tower began in 1843 but wasn't finished until 1859 - it took 16 years before the tower and clock were completely finished.

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When was Big Ben built? The Big Ben was complated in May 31, 1859. 2.How much does Big Ben weight ? The Big Ben weights 13.7 tons (13,760kg) 3.

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