As far as I know, it has never been on fire.
Nothing that has been reported before.The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834 though. When it was rebuilt they included the tower now known as Big Ben or Elizabeth Tower.
Big Ben has been there over 150 years.
Big Ben has been in use from 1859.
Big Ben has been showing the time to Londoners since 1859.
It doesnt open anymore because it has been destroyed.
The bell was named in honour of SirBenjamin Hall , and his name is inscribed on it
big ben is the nickname for the largest bell in the current bell tower. this bell tower was built after the 1834 fire. the tower previous to the fire housed a sun dial. the sun dial was constructed in 1707.
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Since 1859
The location of Big Ben was chosen in conjunction with the plan for a new palace. The new palace was to replace the Palace of Westminster which was destroyed by fire on October 16, 1834.
Yes, Big Ben is still called Big Ben.
The building which houses Big Ben was built long before we worried about earthquakes. But England only rarely has very minor earthquakes.
The Queen has been there