Big Ben: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock | BBC Select

Big Ben is a British cultural icon. It is a prominent symbol of Britain and parliamentary democracy, [7] and is often used in the establishing shot of films ...

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This book tells the story of the iconic tower, the Great Clock and bell which became known as 'Big Ben'. Contains over 130 images and illustrations.

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Big Ben is found in the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, Central London, next to the river Thames.

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This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs.

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This iconic clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament is officially called the Elizabeth Tower, named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond ...

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POV: you're a clock mechanic working next to Big Ben on NYE. UK Parliament · 0:32 · What does the light at the top of Elizabeth Tower do? UK Parliament.

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

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8 Sept 2025 — 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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In June 2012, Big Ben was officially renamed Elizabeth Tower, in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee, but it is still known colloquially as Big Ben.

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Standing over 96 metres tall, you can find it at the North end of The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, right next to the River Thames.

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Big Ben chimes every quarter of an hour, with a longer chime on the hour. However, in 2017 it fell silent for the second time in its history, as restoration ...

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Here's a look at Big Ben, the clock and bell in Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. Facts. It is one of the most famous landmarks in ...

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Big Ben tower climber denies nuisance and trespass. Daniel Day, 29, is accused of scaling the Elizabeth Tower and staying up there for nearly 17 hours.

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The location of the most important political events in Britain, the Palace of Westminster and its clock tower, better known as Big Ben, have dominated British ...

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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 famous tower clock known as Big Ben, located at the top of the 320-foot-high Elizabeth Tower, begins ticking over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, ...

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