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Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Historically a Landmark of the British Government. The name has traditionally been used for the complete Clock Tower itself over the years since it was built. The Clock Tower was renamed "Elizabeth Tower" in September 2012, in celebration of the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee year.
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What is the street Big Ben is located?
Big Ben can be found at the Palace of Westminister, next to Bridge Street (A302).
What is the cultural significance of big ben?
Big Ben is a bell in a clock at the Palace of Westminster. It chimes the hours.
Is big ben affected by pollution?
Yes, Big Ben, like many historical monuments, is affected by pollution. The accumulation of soot and other pollutants in the air can lead to discoloration and deterioration of the stonework. Efforts are made to clean and restore the clock tower periodically to mitigate these effects and preserve its iconic appearance. However, ongoing air quality issues in urban areas continue to pose a challenge for such heritage structures.
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
Who built Big Ben and when was it built?
Big Ben, the famous clock tower of London, was built Between 1858-1859.
Charles Barry built the Big Ben tower. :)(:
What shapes were used to build big ben?
The clock tower which is part of Westminster Palace in London (in the UK) and which is commonly referred to as Big Ben* is actually constructed from brick with an ornamental limestone cladding.
* There is some debate as to whether the name "Big Ben" refers to the clock tower or is actually the name of the bell contained inside!
Why was Big Ben renamed and what?
The tower encasing Big Ben was renamed as 'Elizabeth Tower' in celebration of the Queen's diamond jubilee.
What other landmarks are near Big Ben?
River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, Eros in Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, etc. etc. etc
Why did the original builders of big ben choose this design?
It was chosen because it fitted in with the Houses of Parliament.
A four-sided clock nicknamed by its large chiming bell 'Big Ben', is located at the British Houses of Parliament, in Westminster London. This beautiful, stylish clock was completed on the 10th April, 1858 and it is still working at its best. It is the tallest clock tower in England standing 320ft high and weighing approximately13-tonnes.
What is the address for Big Ben?
Big Ben is part of the Palace of Westminster, it does not have a postal address of it's own.
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
London SW1A 2PW
United Kingdom
What is the description of big ben?
Big Ben is the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).
What is the area of each clock face on big ben to the nearest meter?
4.2672...but if you're rounding it, it would be 4 meters!!<3
Exeter Clock Tower at the end of Queen Street was built by a private individual of some wealth to commemorate their deceased husband.
Shortly after the Highway Code came into Force in the early1950s, it was planned to demolish the tower in order to improve traffif flow. Fortunately this move was aborted.
big ben is the nickname for the largest bell in the current bell tower.
this bell tower was built after the 1834 fire. the tower previous to the fire housed a sun dial. the sun dial was constructed in 1707.
Is the eiffl tower and big ben monuments?
No, but it would be hard to think about Paris without the Eiffel Tower and London without Big Ben as they are both major tourist attractions.
