The Truth About Big Ben and the Famous Clock Tower

It has been part of a Grade I listed building since 1970, and in 1987 it was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The clock and tower ...

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Big Ben is one of England's best-known landmarks. Some believe it got its name from Sir Benjamin Hall. ... The Elizabeth Tower which it is located in has become ...

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Big Ben (album), a 1965 album by Jorge Ben; Big Ben (horse), a Canadian show jumping horse; Big Ben (locomotive), a steam locomotive used in Australia; Big Ben ...

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Below is a very brief history of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower - and the clock towers that came before it. 1290s: The first clock tower is said to have been ...

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Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? · The first is that it was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first commissioner of works, a large man who was known ...

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Here we tell Big Ben's historic story in words and images. It's a rich tale of drama, intrigue and politics. Discover why it was built, the engineers and ...

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The Elizabeth Tower of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. ... History. edit. Main article: History of ...

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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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Clock tower is 96 m (315 ft) tall. Commonly known as 'Big Ben', although this is accurately the name of the largest chiming bell.

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A chronology of the world's most famous clock. The Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben, St Stephen's Tower, the Westminster Clock Tower... call it what you will.

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