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Big Ben is actualty the name of the bell that strikes the hours. The tune of the quarters peal is called "Westminster Chimes" although it originated in a church in Cambridge.
Big Ben is synonymous as the Great Bell, the Clock and the Tower in which it is encased. Big Ben is actually named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a politician of the time.
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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.
What is another name for St Stephens Clock Tower?
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Is big ben a tower?
Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of the main bell of the clock but is now generally used as a name for the clock and the clock tower. The official name is 'The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster'.
What is the landmark for Big Ben?
Big Ben is actually the 14 ton bell inside the clock, although the clock itself is often referred to as being Big Ben. The clock is on the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster which is another name for the Houses of Parliament.
What is the history of Big Ben?
Big Ben is synonymous as the Great Bell, the Clock and the Tower in which it is encased. Big Ben is actually named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a politician of the time.
What is famous clock in London?
The name of the famous huge tower clock in London is called The Big ben.
What is the name of the famous big clock in London?
It is called the Big Ben.
What is the name of the clock tower in Switzerland parliament?
it really doesn't have a name like Big Ben but people call it, "The famous clock tower of Zytglogge"
What is generally in clock pictures?
Clock pictures generally depict photos of clocks: either those for the home, or of more famous clock towers such as Big Ben in London. (That name is actually the bell but when Big Ben is mentioned people think of the clock.)
Is Big Ben a large clock in London?
Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the bell that is contained within the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. It is a common misnomer to call the clock Big Ben.
What is the colloquial name of the clock tower of the palace in London?
The Westminster Clock Tower, traditionally known as Big Ben.
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 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 is the form and function of a big ben?
I don't comprehend....Big Ben is the nickname of the world famous four sided clock in the Westminster area of Central London.
What is big ben is used for?
Big Ben is a bell used to sound the hours of the day.Big Ben is the biggest bell inside the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.The clock tower is used as a public clock and is a very famous landmark for London.
Which city in Europe has a famous clock tower?
London in England - the clock tower is called Big Ben.
How many faces does the big Ben clock tower have?
The official name for the Big Ben clock tower is actually 'the Elizabeth Tower'. The tower has four clock faces. The name "Big Ben" actually refers to the largest of the bells in the tower. It is this that is heard striking the hour
