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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoBig Ben Clock Tower got it's name from the biggest bell inside the Tower, which is only it's nickname. It was supposedly named after Sir Benjamin Hall, an MP of the time and commissioner of the works.
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∙ 11y agoBecause people have been confused over time.
St Stephen's Tower is actually towards the middle of the Houses of Parliament and is the main point of entry for attendees of debates and committees.
The term 'St Stephens Tower' was coined by Victorian journalists who referred to all business conducted in the House Of Commons as news from 'St Stephens' (St Stephens Hall was the location where MP's originally sat).
So "The clock tower (Big Ben is actually just the main bell)" is different from "St Stephens Tower".
See related link for a picture of "St Stephens Tower".
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∙ 11y agoThe Tower is being re-named for the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It will then be known as the 'Queen Elizabeth Tower'.
It was originally known as 'The Clock Tower', which houses the Great Bell nicknamed 'Big Ben'. Over the years since it was built, the Tower, Bell and Clock has become synonymous as Big Ben.
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∙ 13y agoBig Ben is actually officially called The Great Bell Of Westminster.
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Is the Great Bell in Big Ben?
The Great Bell is Big Ben ! It is in the Clock Tower which is also called Big Ben.
What does big ben tower do?
Big ben tower holds the clock faces and mechanism of the big ben tower clock
What is the name of the entire complex of big ben?
Big Ben is the nickname for the Clock Tower at the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is actually the large bell that chimes at the top of the tower. The complex is called The Palace of Westminster.
What is big bens bell called ben?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
What is famous clock in London?
The name of the famous huge tower clock in London is called The Big ben.
What is the absolute location of big ben?
The clock tower (incorrectly) known as 'Big Ben' but in fact is called the Elizabeth Tower (previously called the Clock Tower or St. Stephen's Tower) , is attached to the Houses of Parliament in Central London.
Where is big ben tower in wizard101?
Big Ben Tower is in the Royal Museum at Marleybone
Which Country is Big Ben clock tower in?
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is in London England.
Which city in Europe has a famous clock tower?
London in England - the clock tower is called Big Ben.
What is big bens bell called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
Is big ben in the north west of England?
The clock and clock tower, informally known as Big Ben, is located in central London, which is in southeast England.************Note: Big Ben is the name of the largest bell. The tower is now officially called the Elizabeth Tower, after being renamed in 2012.
What is the name of tower clock in London?
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.
