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Big Ben is de beroemde kloktoren in Londen, bekend om zijn imposante klok en rijke geschiedenis sinds 1859.

Big Ben

Big Ben

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, which stands at the north end ...

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Big Ben in London - fun facts, history and information

Big Ben in London - fun facts, history and information

The first is that it was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first commissioner of works, a large man who was known affectionately in the house as "Big Ben".

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A brief history of Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower

A brief history of Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower

2012: The Clock Tower is renamed the Elizabeth Tower to honour HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

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Big Ben - Much more than a clock

Big Ben - Much more than a clock

Big Ben is iconic, a symbol of democracy, and a central part of what makes Britons feel British, and is synonymous with London and the UK.

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Fact about Big Ben In London

Fact about Big Ben In London

So, you'll technically find Big Ben inside the Elizabeth Tower. · The origin of Big Ben's name is unknown, and there are two main theories. · The ...

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Big Ben | History, Renovation, & Facts

Big Ben | History, Renovation, & Facts

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.

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The Secrets of Big Ben -

The Secrets of Big Ben -

Big Ben is the bell, not the tower. It was once cracked, has a prison inside, and the current bell isn't the original. The clock was once the ...

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7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Big Ben

7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Big Ben

Big Ben is actually the name of the largest bell, not the tower. The tower is called Elizabeth Tower. It's taller than the Statue of Liberty ...

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