Video: Why is Big Ben called Big Ben

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5 long tons. It took over 30 hours to winch it up the ventilation shaft inside the tower. The nickname Big Ben derives from Sir Benjamin Hall ...

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As the main bell in London's landmark clock, The Elizabeth Tower, 'Big Ben' is a name that's famous the world over... But why is this mighty ...

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Big Ben Clock Tower inside · Bald Eagles Big Ben. Correct Name for Big Ben: It's Elizabeth Tower. When visiting London, many tourists often ...

Instagram Channel:Jun 11, 2024

Today's history lesson: The clock tower is not named Big Ben. It's named Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is the name of the giant bell inside the tower.

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It earned the name after Sir Benjamin Hall, the politician who oversaw its installation in 1859, known for his large frame and booming voice.

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Big Ben is actually the name of one of the bells. So this building is actually ninety-six metres a high and has 11 floors. Essentially is made ...

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Big Ben is actually the name of one of the bells. So this building is actually ninety-six metres a high and has 11 floors. Essentially is made ...

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It is the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster. The tower was officially called the Clock Tower until 2012, when it was renamed to mark ...

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Why Is Big Ben Called Big Ben? In this engaging video, we'll take you on a journey to uncover the story behind the name of one of London's ...

Instagram Channel:Aug 12, 2025

Big Ben is actually the name of the clockbell itself inside the clock tower and the iconic tower that houses it is called the Elizabeth Tower. A ...