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The political institution is 'The Houses of Parliament'.
'Big Ben' is the main bell in the Elizabeth Clock Tower of the Palace of Westmoinster (The building). The Palce of Westminster contains the two houses of parliament, viz. The House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
At the other end of the Palace of Westminster is the Victoria Tower, from which the flag flies.
Parliament is the legislature of the United Kingdom . This legislature is so arranged that it allows political parties to send memebers by election to the House of Commons. The House of Lords is were the lords of the land are allowed to sit and vote , and amend ,on bills before they become Acts of Parliament. Their lordships can be of any political party, or of no political party (cross benchers).
The word 'Parliament' comes from the French Medieaval word ' To Parler' , that is 'to speak'.
NB Another great bell in London is 'Great Tom' . It is in one of the clocktowers of St., Paul's Cathedral in London.
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Were there any problems while building big ben?
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in England. It is located in London. As it was being built, there were no known problems in building the landmark.
Who is Ross grandson?
Ross Geller's son is Ben Geller, who he shares with his ex-wife Carol Willick. In the television series "Friends," Ben is portrayed by different child actors throughout the show. Ross is also known for his close relationship with his niece, Emma, who is the daughter of Ross and Rachel Green.
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).
When were Parliament House and Big Ben built?
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.
Is Big Ben a part of the Houses of Parliament?
Yes. Big ben refers either to the clocktower or the clock or to one of the chiming bells. Officially the building is called the Palace of Westminster but it is generally known as the Houses of Parliament. (It is where Parliament meets,)
Is Big Ben The Biggest Building In The World?
NO! Big Ben isn't even a building, it's the bell.
What is big ben and what builing is it in?
big ben is the giant clock in London. I don't think its "in" a building, i think it IS a building
Who is the narrator in uncle ben story?
The narrator in "Uncle Ben's Story of His Visit to Heaven" is Uncle Ben himself. He shares his experiences and insights from his visit to heaven in the story.
What where ben Franklins political issues?
what was Ben Franklins attitude toward the new constitution
What was Ben Tillman's political party?
republican
Who is the man on top of the capital building?
Ben Franklin
What is Big Ben's building type?
A clock tower
Big ben is on the end of which building?
Houses of Parliament
Is big ben the tallest building in london?
No, far from it.
What was the date they finished building BIG BEN?
1859
Who was in charge of building big ben?
Sir Benjamin Hall was the Commissioner of Works and Big Ben was named after him.
Ben franks political ideals?
he tryed to save the colonies
