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Big Ben is the nickname of the largest and deepest pitched bell, and it chimes the hour, every hour - once for one o'clock, twice for two o'clock and so on.
In addition, there are four "quarter bells" which play a tune four times per hour to indicate 15 minutes past, 30 minutes past, 45 minutes past and the hour itself.
A recording of the bells at midnight from the BBC Radio World Service can be heard on the Wikipedia link below.
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Is Big Ben the biggest clock?
People often refer to the clock at the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) as 'Big Ben. However, Big Ben is actually the 14 ton bell inside the clock tower and was named after Sir Benjamin Hall who was Commissioner of Works when the bell was installed.
Does big ben have a bell?
Big Ben doesn't have any bells : it is a bell.Located at the Westminster Bridge end of London's Houses of Parliament is the Clock Tower. This houses the Worlds biggest 4 faced clock whose face is recognised all over the world. The chime of this clock is called a Westminster chime, also known to many people. This chime uses five bells; four of these sound every quarter hour and the fifth sounds the hours. The bell that sounds the hour, lower pitched and much larger than the other four, is named Big Ben.People all over the world, including many Londoners refer to the whole tower including the bell and clockworks as Big Ben.Big Ben is actually only the nickname for the 'Great Bell' (13.5 tonnes approx) in the Tower. It has over the years become synonymous with the complete Clock Tower. In 2012 the Tower was renamed the "Queen Elizabeth Tower" in recognition of Her Majesty's 60 year jubilee on the throne.
What buildings are next to Big Ben in London?
big ben is part of the place of west minster in London
What is the Big Ben Tower called?
Technically it is just the Clock Tower, it is often mistakenly called St. Stephens Tower, but that is wrong. St. Stephens Tower is at the entrance to the Houses of Parliament. It is actually the biggest and heaviest bell inside the Tower that bears the name 'Big Ben'. It's the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, London, England and is being named the Queen Elizabeth Tower in 2012 in recognition of Her Majesties Diamond Jubilee.
When was the Tower of London last used as prison?
The last time The Tower of London was used as a prison was in 1954 when the Kray Twins were held for only a few days because of their refusal to report to national service.
What do the beefeaters guard in London?
The Tower of London but its only a ceremonial role.
What is tower bridge in london?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge in London that is capable of opening to allow ships to pass under it.
How do you oil the clock on poptropicacom?
You go in the clock tower and climb up. Oil only the center gears.
How does geometry relate to big ben?
Big Ben is the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. However, many people refer to the clock itself as Big Ben. As the time slowly changes, the hands of the clock will show different angles. That's the only connection that I can see.
What can you do in Big Ben?
Nothing. It isn't open to the public. The public can visit the tower by appointment only, made through your local Member of Parliament. You can climb the 300 odd steps to the clock and see the workings and bells.
When do they rebuild the bell tower in soul silver?
i think you mean the burned tower. beqause the bell tower is at the back of the house right of the burned tower. and they are never gonna happen that they are rebuild the tower. they only say srry for my english. it's not my real language
Which is the colloquial name of the clock tower of the palace of Westminster in London?
Big Ben -- St. Stephen's 316 foot clock-tower was completed by 1859, thereby replacing another that stood close to the site of the old palace clock-tower (1288-1707). The name, Big Ben, probably after Sir Benjamin Hall, First Commissioner of Works and a man of vast girth, applied originally only to the bell, which was cast at the Whitechapel Foundry. The Aryton light above the clock is lit while the Commons is sitting. Big Ben is commonly referred to as the clock housed in the tower at the eastern end of Britain's Houses of Parliament. Designed by Sir Edmund Beckett (1816
