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Is big ben a tower

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Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of the main bell of the clock but is now generally used as a name for the clock and the clock tower. The official name is 'The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster'.

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A big clock tower it is a long tower and it has a roof just like a house and it has lovly detaild patens it is also browen

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i don't know because if i knew i would tell you

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the Elizabeth Tower (previously called the Clock Tower), named in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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Big Ben is the name of the famous bell in the clock tower, Elizabeth Tower, adjacent to the Palace of Westminster in London.

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There are light bulbs behind the clock faces that switch on as it gets dusk and off when it gets light again.

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yes

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