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Its name comes from the largest bell in the clock tower, The Great Bell. It was nicknamed after Sir Benjamin Hall, a politician of the time and commissioner of works, whose name is inscribed on a plaque on The Great Bell. The Clock Tower is often erroneously referred to as Big Ben, but is actually called... Clock Tower.

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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 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


Who was in charge of building big ben?

Sir Benjamin Hall was the Commissioner of Works and Big Ben was named after him.


Is Big Ben in London still named Big Ben?

yes although it has its nicknames. In 2012 the tower which houses the Big Ben bell, is being named The Queen Elizabeth Tower in honour of Her Majesty's long reign.


How do you get Big Ben the moshling on Moshi Monsters without having to be a member?

There is no moshling on Moshi Monsters named Big Ben.


Why is the bell in London called ben?

Big Ben is named after Sir Benjamin Hall who was Commissioner of Works when the bell was installed.


What are the measurements of the Big Ben?

The bell that is named Big Ben is 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) tall and 9 feet (2.74 m) diameter.


What is the suggested name for Big Ben clock?

It is named after the Magnhy's greek god of TIME.


Who gave Big Ben its name?

Although many people refer to the large clock at the Houses of Parliament as Big Ben, Big Ben is actually the name given to the 14 ton bell inside the clock tower and not the clock itself. Big Ben was named after Sir Benjamin Hall who was Commissioner of Works when the bell was installed.


What is the name of the large clock on a tower near the Houses of parliament in London?

It is named Big Ben.


How far can big ben throw?

Big Ben is not a person or an object capable of throwing; it is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. If you're referring to a person named "Big Ben," please provide more context for a more accurate answer.


Why is the Palace of Westminster connected with big ben?

Big Ben is the name of the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. People sometimes call the clock Big Ben but it is actually the bell and was named after Sir Benjamin Hall who was Commissioner of Works when the bell was installed.

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