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The foundation stone to the Tower was laid on the 28th September 1843.
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Were there any problems while building big ben?
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in England. It is located in London. As it was being built, there were no known problems in building the landmark.
Where is Big Ben in Texas?
Big Ben is in London, England.
Is Big Ben a part of the Houses of Parliament?
Yes. Big ben refers either to the clocktower or the clock or to one of the chiming bells. Officially the building is called the Palace of Westminster but it is generally known as the Houses of Parliament. (It is where Parliament meets,)
Why is Big Ben located where it is?
Big Ben is a bell in a clock in a clocktower in the Palace of Westminster, but it may also be used loosely for the clock or the clocktower or the building. The Palace of Westminster was built to house the English parliament (now the UK parliament).
When were Parliament House and Big Ben built?
The original Palace of Westminster - the official name of the building - was built in the Middle Ages and burned down in 1834. It was rebuilt between 1840 and 1870 and 'Big Ben' first chimed in 1859.
What year did they start building Big Ben?
The first stone was laid on 28 September 1843.
Is Big Ben The Biggest Building In The World?
NO! Big Ben isn't even a building, it's the bell.
What is big ben and what builing is it in?
big ben is the giant clock in London. I don't think its "in" a building, i think it IS a building
Who was in charge of building big ben?
Sir Benjamin Hall was the Commissioner of Works and Big Ben was named after him.
What was the date they finished building BIG BEN?
1859
Big ben is on the end of which building?
Houses of Parliament
What is Big Ben's building type?
A clock tower
Is big ben the tallest building in london?
No, far from it.
What bell rings on England's house of Parliament building?
the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.
Were there any problems while building big ben?
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in England. It is located in London. As it was being built, there were no known problems in building the landmark.
The Big Ben bell is located in which building?
Big Ben is located inside the Clock Tower of Westminster Palace in London, England.
Is Big Ben a shelter?
No, it is a bell in a clock in the clocktower of the Palace of Westminster. Sometimes the building, the clocktower or the clock are also called Big Ben.
