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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, [1] [2] and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, [3] which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. [4] Originally known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
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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 (13.7 metric tons), but it is commonly associated with the whole clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the London borough of Westminster.
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Big Ben. Big Ben is the nickname of a bell that hangs in the clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, England. [1] Officially, the tower itself is called Elizabeth Tower. It was previously known as just the Clock Tower, but was renamed in September 2012 as a tribute to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen ...
Learn about the history, fun facts and tours of Big Ben, the iconic clock tower and bell at the Houses of Parliament. Find out how to visit Big Ben, when it was built, why it is called Big Ben and more.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and by extension for the clock tower itself, which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The clock is a striking clock with five bells.
Learn about the history, structure and features of Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower, the iconic clocktower of the Houses of Parliament. Find out how many steps, stones, bells and pennies are involved in keeping the Great Clock ticking.
Oct 17, 2023 · 1959: To mark 100 years of Big Ben, an exhibition opens in the nearby Jewel Tower, featuring original drawings, models and early photographs. It's a slow-burner. Only 91 people turn up in the ...
