Why is Big Ben famous

Big Ben is a British cultural icon. It is a prominent symbol of Britain and parliamentary democracy, and is often used in the establishing shot of films ...

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The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see top 10 London attractions.

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Big Ben is the bell in the tower, the tower is called Elizabeth Tower in honour of Liz II. The reason it is so famous it is the largest clock/ ...

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Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet.

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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.

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A London icon built in honour of Queen Victoria, Big Ben has been ringing every fifteen minutes since the mid-19th century, keeping Londoners punctual to this ...

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The nickname is said by some historians to stand for Sir Benjamin Hall, the commissioner of works, who oversaw the installation of the bell.

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