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What is the name of the famous bell in the clock tower of parliament in London?
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe clock and clock tower located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London is commonly referred to as Big Ben. While "Big Ben" is a commonly used nickname, the tower is officially called the Elizabeth Tower.
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∙ 9y agoThe tower is called "The Elizabeth Tower". The clock is called "The Great Clock of Westminster". The main bell is called "The Great Bell" but is nicknamed "Big Ben". All this aside, the entire site is called "Big Ben" by tourists.
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Before WWII it was affectionately referred to as "Big Belt", due to the size someone would have to be to wear it as a fob watch.
However, when the Germans blitz-bombed England one of their primary targets was "Big Belt" and the Westminster tower. Through the months-long bombing raids, everyone assumed the clock to be destroyed, and started falling it the "Big Has Been". When the Germans were finally forced to stop the raids, and the Londoners came out of the Underground, they saw that it had withstood everything the Germans could throw at it.
From that major psychological victory, the British rose up and in one mighty battle, totally destroyed Germany. From then forward it was officially renamed, "Big Been". Due to the generally illiterate condition of the Londoners however, (After spending four years in the London Underground, schools no longer existed in England), the re-naming petition misspelled it as "Big Ben".
"And now you know the rest of the story."
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∙ 13y agoThe big clock in London is called BigBen (BigBen is not the clock it is the bell.)
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∙ 11y ago"Big Ben" is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
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∙ 9y agoBig Ben
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Why is the London parliament a clock tower?
The clock tower (commonly known as Big Ben) is attached to the Parliament building.
Where is the London clock tower located?
There are 'clock towers' all over the world. Possibly the most famous is 'Big Ben' at the British Houses of Parliament
What famous building is 250 ft tall?
Big Ben Clock Tower, Houses of Parliament, London
What is big ben is used for?
Big Ben is a bell used to sound the hours of the day.Big Ben is the biggest bell inside the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.The clock tower is used as a public clock and is a very famous landmark for London.
Which is the famous clock tower which strikes every 15 minutes?
Big Ben in London is a famous clock tower that strikes every 15 minutes. However, it is currently undergoing renovations and might not strike every 15 minutes during this period.
What is famous clock in London?
The name of the famous huge tower clock in London is called The Big ben.
Which building in london is known for its clock tower?
The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), commonly known as Big Ben.
Which city in Europe has a famous clock tower?
London in England - the clock tower is called Big Ben.
What is the nickname for the bell clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London?
Big Ben
What is the name of the large clock on a tower near the Houses of parliament in London?
It is named 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.
What is the name of the clock tower in Switzerland parliament?
it really doesn't have a name like Big Ben but people call it, "The famous clock tower of Zytglogge"
