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Big Ben actually refers to the bell in the tower and not the clock, as many people believe. It was installed in 1859. The bell was the largest in Britain at the time. It is not sure of the origins of name, though it is thought to have been after either Benjamin Hall, who was responsible for overseeing some of the work on the Houses of Parliament, or Benjamin Caunt, a well known boxer at that time.
yeah yeah!did u know that when they chose the name Big Ben they couldn't decide between Big Richard or Big Ben. once you've worked it out it's funny isn't it!!! LOL!p.s. another name for Richard is Dick!funny huh!!!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothey built big ben because when the place burnt down then they desided to make a clock tower for it to tell time in the city.
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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.
What is big bens bell called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
What is the weight of the bell in Big Ben?
Big Ben, nickname of the main bell, officially called the Great Bell, weighs 13.7 tons.
Where is Big Ben in Texas?
Big Ben is in London, England.
How many blocks make Big ben?
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north-eastern end of the Palace of Westminster (often called the Houses of Parliament) in London. Sometimes Big Ben is used for the clock or the clock tower.It is not clear what the blocks of the question are.
Is it true that Big Ben in London still called Big Ben?
Yes, Big Ben is still called Big Ben.
Is the Great Bell in Big Ben?
The Great Bell is Big Ben ! It is in the Clock Tower which is also called Big Ben.
Is Big Ben part of Scotland?
There is a MOUNTAIN in Scotland called Ben Nevis, but Big Ben is a clock in LONDON ------------------------- Big Ben is actually the bell of the clock.
What is big bens bell called ben?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
What does mini ben look like on moshi monsters?
mini ben looks like the big clock in england called the big ben so they called him mini ben because he looks smaller
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.
What is the name of the famous big clock in London?
It is called the Big Ben.
How big is ben rothlis?
There is no Ben Rothlis in England or in Scotland (where all the mountains called Ben are found).
Is big ben a frame or a shell?
Big Ben is a very large bell, made of solid bronze. It is in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which is sometimes incorrectly called Big Ben.
What is famous clock in London?
The name of the famous huge tower clock in London is called The Big ben.
How heavy is Big Ben?
The clocktower of the British Houses of Parliament is often, wrongly called "Big Ben." Big Ben is the nickname of the largest bell in the clock and the bell weighs 13 tons.
What is big bens bell called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell although people now refer to the clock and its tower as Big Ben.
