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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.

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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).


Why is Big Ben in London?

This is where it was built, to be included in the re-build of the Houses of Parliament.


Why is the big Ben attached to the house of parliament?

Big Ben is the largest bell in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster (aka Houses of Parliament). The clock tower was built along with the new palace after the old tower and palace were destroyed in 1834.


The bells of what clock ring on the house of parliament in London?

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How far is big ben from Parliament?

Big Ben is attached to the Parliament buildings.Big Ben is part of the Houses of Parliament.


What is the name of the large clock on the house of parliament called in London called?

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How far is Big Ben from the houses of parliament?

Big Ben is attached to the Houses of Parliament.


Was big ben built in 1859?

Yes, Big Ben was built in 1859.


When was big ben started to be built?

Big Ben was finished built in 1858


Who built Big Ben and when was it built?

Big Ben, the famous clock tower of London, was built Between 1858-1859. Charles Barry built the Big Ben tower. :)(:


What is the name of the bell in Houses of Parliament in London?

The name of the bell in the Houses of Parliament in London is Big Ben.


How many mp vote in the big ben?

MPs do not vote in Big Ben as it is a clock tower. They vote in the Houses of Parliament (also called Westminster Palace), which is the main building. The Houses of Parliament consists of two bodies of people: The House of Lords and The House of Commons. The House of Commons is the only one to have MPs. As of 2010 there are 650 MPs. MPs = Members of Parliament