Telling the time. It's a big clock.
Big Ben has been in use from 1859.
Big Ben is the bell inside the tower, but people just call the tower 'big ben' Posted by Jm
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.
yes it is possible to go inside the big ben! but it is not open to the public!
There is electricity to the tower to light the lights etc. Big Ben the clock is hand wound.
lots of people worked in big ben(st.stephens tower!) like that man on the pole in tavalger square its was such a goos sight
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
Big Ben is actually the 14 ton Great Bell of the clock in the Palace of Westminster. However, people now refer (incorrectly) to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
The people of Britain and their Government.
Big Ben doesn't need to be restored as it is in good condition and fully working.
Big Ben was built for the people of London so they were able to tell the time. Not many people would have watches in those early days.