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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.

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The clock tower that has Big Ben in it, was part of Charles Barry's 1850's design of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) and was always intended to be there.

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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 Big Ben attached to?

Big Ben (which is the bell) is attached to Westminster tower. Westiminster tower is attached to the houses of parliament. Hope this helps.


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Why is the London parliament a clock tower?

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What is the absolute location of big ben?

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Why is Big Ben located where it is?

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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


What bell rings on England's house of Parliament building?

the main bell, the one that chimes the hours, is Big Ben.


What part does Big Ben play in Parliament?

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