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Big Ben is the nickname for the great 13.76-tonne bell of the clock installed at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The name has also extended cover the clock tower as well.
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Big Ben ist der Spitzname für die große 13,76-Tonnen-Glocke der Uhr am nördlichen Ende des Palace of Westminster in London installiert. Der Name hat auch eine verlängerte Deckung der Uhrturm sowie.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoBig Ben is actually the bell inside the Great Westminster Clock tower, not the clock itself. The bell was reportedly nicknamed for Sir Benjamin Hall, former Commissioner of Works under Queen Victoria. (Its official name is the Great Bell.)
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What is the correct name for big ben?
Big Ben is the name of a bell in a clock. The clocktower forms part of the Palace of Westminster.
Why is Big Ben called Big Ben Why not massive Nigel?
they call big Ben because he is big and they call him Ben because that's his name. Big Ben, after Sir Benjamin Hall. He was the commissioner of the works for the tower. He was a big man and it was decided to give the great bell a nickname after him.
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What was big ben goin to be called before they named it big ben?
The bell was named in honour of SirBenjamin Hall , and his name is inscribed on it
What is the correct name for big ben?
Big Ben is the name of a bell in a clock. The clocktower forms part of the Palace of Westminster.
What bell rings on England's house of Parliament building?
the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.
Why is Big Ben called Big Ben Why not massive Nigel?
they call big Ben because he is big and they call him Ben because that's his name. Big Ben, after Sir Benjamin Hall. He was the commissioner of the works for the tower. He was a big man and it was decided to give the great bell a nickname after him.
Is Allen bradly clock bigger than big ben?
Big Ben is not a clock, Big Ben is the name given the the large bell inside The Elizabeth Tower, London.
What is the name of the famous big clock in London?
It is called the 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 Big Ben's favorite color?
It is of a metallic colour because Big Ben is the name of a big bell in London.
How many floors does the big ben have?
There are 334 steps in the Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower). Technically there are no steps in Big Ben - as this is the name of the largest bell in the tower.
What is the colloquial name of the clock tower of the palace in London?
The Westminster Clock Tower, traditionally known as Big Ben.
