As far as I know, it has never been on fire.
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 Queen has been there
According to scientific studies, it has been proven that the big ben is infact tilded to the right hand saide, approximatly 12 degrees.