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Big Ben doesn't have any bells : it is a bell.
Located at the Westminster Bridge end of London's Houses of Parliament is the Clock Tower. This houses the Worlds biggest 4 faced clock whose face is recognised all over the world. The chime of this clock is called a Westminster chime, also known to many people. This chime uses five bells; four of these sound every quarter hour and the fifth sounds the hours. The bell that sounds the hour, lower pitched and much larger than the other four, is named Big Ben.
People all over the world, including many Londoners refer to the whole tower including the bell and clockworks as Big Ben.
Big Ben is actually only the nickname for the 'Great Bell' (13.5 tonnes approx) in the Tower. It has over the years become synonymous with the complete Clock Tower. In 2012 the Tower was renamed the "Queen Elizabeth Tower" in recognition of Her Majesty's 60 year jubilee on the throne.
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What is the weight of the bell in Big Ben?
Big Ben, nickname of the main bell, officially called the Great Bell, weighs 13.7 tons.
What is big bens bell called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
What is the correct name for big ben?
Big Ben is the name of a bell in a clock. The clocktower forms part of the Palace of Westminster.
What is the history of Big Ben?
Big Ben is synonymous as the Great Bell, the Clock and the Tower in which it is encased. Big Ben is actually named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a politician of the time.
What is Big Ben known for?
The great bell of the clocktower of the Houses of Parliament, known as Big Ben, rings the hour. It is known as the bell that goes 'BONG'.
Is the Great Bell in Big Ben?
The Great Bell is Big Ben ! It is in the Clock Tower which is also called Big Ben.
What bell rings on England's house of Parliament building?
the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.
What is big bens bell called ben?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
How is long is big ben?
'Big Ben' does not have an hour hand, it is a bell.
Why is there a bell in big Ben?
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What is the weight of the bell in Big Ben?
Big Ben, nickname of the main bell, officially called the Great Bell, weighs 13.7 tons.
What is the name of the bell in Houses of Parliament in London?
The name of the bell in the Houses of Parliament in London is Big Ben.
What are some interesting tourism facts?
big ben is the bell in big ben
What are the physical characteristics of big ben the landmark?
Big Ben is bell, part of the clock in the clocktower of the Palace of Westminster.
How loud is the hour bell of Big Ben?
The Big Ben Bell is 13.7 tonnes, equivalent to two fully grown Elephants !
What is big bens bell called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
What is the correct name for big ben?
Big Ben is the name of a bell in a clock. The clocktower forms part of the Palace of Westminster.
