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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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Who do you get the big ben quest from in wizard101?
it is the final quest for the world, you have to get boths sides done then you go get the quest for big ben
What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Big Ben Area?
There are scheduled busses, taxis and small coaches you can choose from. Some coach companies will take you and your luggage from Gatwick to certain hotels, they like a tip for handling bags and the ride is very pleasant and can be purchased for around $25.
Do you defeat Big Ben in Marlybone before going to Mooshu?
Yes. First you have to do many quests in Marlybone. Then go to the royal museum in Marlybone. There you will find someone at the bottom of the stairs with a yellow
! on top of his head. Then you will go to the 2 places it will tell you, the west and then the east quest in the royal museum. You must buy with crowns both places. After that you must buy Big Ben.
note: when your on Big Ben you should go with a friend.
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.
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.
Big Ben is the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster.
yes, big ben is in paris france and it is said to be one of the lagrest clock towers in the world - Candice Murray
Did Big Ben chime during the war?
Yes, apart from a short period of time when it suffered bomb damage.
Which is taller Big Ben or the Sydney opera house?
Bi Ben is taller than Sydney Opera House by approximately 94'. Big Ben is 315' tall and the Opera House is 221' tall.
On Big Ben what key does the bell ring?
It is in the key of E Major.
The big bell is tuned to E. The quarter chimes are tuned to G sharp, F sharp, E and B.
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The 13.5 ton bell known as 'Big Ben' was cast at the White chapel Bell Foundry which is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
What Victorian features does big ben have?
The style of the tower is Gothic. The Victorian architect Augustus Pugin styled the tower.
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).
How many times does Big Ben chime a day?
It chimes at 15 minute intervals, making it 96 times in a 24-hour period.
How does big ben withstand earthquakes?
Big Ben is in London, England which doesn't have a problem with earthquakes.
Big Ben, or more correctly, the Elizabeth Tower which houses Big Ben and the clock, has 11 floors and is over 96 metres tall.
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.
How many people died while biulding big ben?
During the construction of Big Ben, which began in 1843 and was completed in 1859, there were no recorded fatalities directly associated with the building of the clock tower itself. However, the overall construction of the Palace of Westminster, where Big Ben is located, saw multiple accidents, and it is believed that at least a few workers may have died due to various incidents during the broader project. Safety standards at the time were far less stringent than today, contributing to workplace hazards.
Which clock is bigger than the big ben?
Yes there is a clock bigger than the big ben.The mecca clock in saudi arabia.Big ben is only 96.3 metres (316 feet) and the mecca clock is 577 metres.However the mecca clock is not as wide in breadth.
