£1,184,000 in 1894 when it was completed ((£100 million at today's prices).
£1,184,000 in 1894 when it was completed ((£100 million at today's prices).
The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is the official name for what people often call 'Big Ben'.
You're probably thinking of the Great Clock of the Palace of Westminster, which is in the Clock Tower (recently re-named "Elizabeth Tower"). This clock is often, but incorrectly, called "Big Ben". In fact Big Ben is the largest of the bells in the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster.
The Palace of Westminster
Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, St James Palace, Palace of Westminster, Tower of London.
Big Ben is the bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. The Palace of Westminster houses both houses of the UK parliament, the Lords and Commons.
Big Ben is the largest bell in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster (aka Houses of Parliament). The clock tower was built along with the new palace after the old tower and palace were destroyed in 1834.
No. Big Ben is actually the name of the 14 ton bell in the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. It was installed in 1859.
Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster
the Great Bell, which is actually Big Ben and 4 chimes
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Big Ben is a bell, part of the clock in the tower of the Palace of Westminster.