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Big Ben Was Supposed To Be A Permanent Landmark In London Ever Since Its Completion in 1859

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How is long is big ben?

'Big Ben' does not have an hour hand, it is a bell.


How long has big ben been there for?

Big Ben has been there over 150 years.


How big are the hands on big ben?

As in any other clock, the Big Ben hands have different sizes: -The hour hand is 9ft (2.7m) long. -The minute hand is 14ft (4.25m) long. +++ Big Ben is not the clock, nor the tower, but the hour bell.


How long has big ben been around?

Big Ben has been showing the time to Londoners since 1859.


How many floors does the big ben have?

There are 334 steps in the Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower). Technically there are no steps in Big Ben - as this is the name of the largest bell in the tower.


How long has big ben been in London for?

Since 1859


Is Big Ben in London still named Big Ben?

yes although it has its nicknames. In 2012 the tower which houses the Big Ben bell, is being named The Queen Elizabeth Tower in honour of Her Majesty's long reign.


What are the names of the guards who stand by the queens palace?

Well the guards stand outside for a swap at 10am or 11am everyday in London near the Big Ben


How long can Big Bens chimes be heard for?

Big Ben chimes every 15 minutes.


Is it true that Big Ben in London still called Big Ben?

Yes, Big Ben is still called Big Ben.


Which part of Big Ben is fourteen feet long?

Minute Hand


What London landmark has an 11 foot long hand?

Big ben