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1 day ago · The clock bell in the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as the Big Ben Tower) of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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2 days ago · To ensure that Big Ben continues to stand as a symbol of London‘s enduring legacy, the clock tower has undergone several restorations throughout its history. In 1976, the clock mechanism was modernized with an electric motor, while the most recent restoration, completed in 2022, included extensive repairs to the clock mechanism, tower, and ...
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May 18, 2024 · For hundreds of years, Big Ben has been famous for its precise and accurate time-telling. As a UNESCO heritage site, it is also considered to be one of the most famous sights in the United Kingdom. However, despite its reputation, there are still many facts that remain unknown to many about this magnificent landmark.
May 8, 2024 · There is actually more to the tower than we give it credit. Here are 13 fun facts about Big Ben, the bell, the clock and the history. 1. Big Ben isn’t even the structure’s name. Big Ben isn’t the name of the clock, or the tower – it’s the name of the famous bell inside the structure.
- What powers Big Ben?Big Ben and its clock are powered by a gravity escapement - no digital trickery here!
- Was Big Ben bombed in World War Two?Some of the building surrounding the clock tower were damaged during WWII bombing - but it was repaired and brought back to former glory!
- How long did it take to build Big Ben?Construction on the tower began on 31st May, 1859 and was completed in 1856, taking 13 years to complete.
5 days ago · Engineers rush to fix Big Ben's chimes when one of the bells in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster stops working due to the severely cold weather.
May 9, 2024 · Edmund Beckett, 1st Baron Grimthorpe (born May 12, 1816, Carlton Hall, near Newark-upon-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England—died April 29, 1905, St. Albans, Hertfordshire) was an English lawyer and horologist notorious in his day for his disputatious demeanour but now better remembered as the designer of the highly accurate regulator incorporated in...
