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Big Ben originally referred to the bell inside the tower, but over time, the term expanded to include the entire clock tower.

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The name stuck when the tower opened in 1859 and even though it was officially renamed Elizabeth Tower to honor Queen Elizabeth in 2012 everyone still calls it Big Ben.

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Learn the fascinating history of Big Ben, the iconic bell housed in the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London.

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Big Ben, the world's most famous clock, faces challenges like aging parts, pigeon attacks, and a tilt. Experts work to keep it running smoothly for the next 150 years.

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Inside Big Ben: Explore the clock tower's 5 bells, 3 trains, and pendulum mechanism, which runs entirely by gravity.

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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell housed inside the clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster.