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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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For whom was big ben built for?
Big Ben was built after the The old Palace of Westminster was burnt in a fire on October 16th, 1834
Messrs Dent and Co. built Big Ben for the Palace owners. They were paid large amounts of Pence and Gold. The new big Ben was attacked again on November 5th,1601 but was too Superior for such attempt.
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Yes. All through the night.
Even at night when there's little traffic, it's surprisingly difficult to hear the chimes much beyond Parliament Square so there's no real reason why it shouldn't.
Is the clock on Big Ben the right time?
Big Ben is the largest bell in the clock tower of the palace of Westminster.
The clock is famed for its accuracy.
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The clock is rated (set to keep time accurately) by the rather wonderful technique of placing pennies (the old, pre-decimal, currency ones) on, or removing them from, a small tray on the pendulum, thus effectively altering its length by raising its centre of mass for faster, or lowering it for slower, running. The same principle is applied in domestic clocks by moving the bob itself with a small nut - the rating nut - on the rod below it.
How did Big Ben survive World War 2?
Big Ben was not bombed in World War II, although the chamber of commons was. Apparently, no damage was sustained by Big Ben.
big ben was born September 18 1977 i think but im not sure...... see im only doing reseach and now i forget but i think this is right!
hahaha lol i don't reely care
What is the entrance fee for the big ben?
Big Ben isn't open to the public except by special invitation from a Member of Parliament.
Not exactly but it is built in the Gothic style.
Right, it is designed in the Gothic Style and interestingly the Westminster palace beside it is the Gothic buidling.
How much costs it to visit The Big Ben 1?
By "Big Ben" you probably mean Elizabeth Tower, which is the clock tower outside the Houses of Parliament in the UK. "Big Ben" is the nickname for the huge bell inside the clock, it is not the name of the tower.
The tours are free to members of the UK public. To get a tour, you will have to contact your local MP and ask them if you may take a tour of the tower.
The tour times are 9am, 11am and 2pm on Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays.
This tour is currently not available to foreign visitors, but only British citizens, due to the threat of terrorism.
More information on this tour can be found on the official UK Parliament website: Click Here
Big Ben is the name of a bell in a clock in a clocktower - but is also used for the clock or the tower. It is very unlikely that any of these will fall in the next 50 years unless London has a major earthquake or other disaster.
What is the absolute location of big ben?
The clock tower (incorrectly) known as 'Big Ben' but in fact is called the Elizabeth Tower (previously called the Clock Tower or St. Stephen's Tower) , is attached to the Houses of Parliament in Central London.
What is the river called next to Big Ben?
The River Thames runs through Central London and passes Big Ben and many other places of interest.
What is the big ben structure type?
Big Ben is a nickname for theGreat Bell in the tower clock at Westminster. The tower itself is often referred to as Big Ben
Is big ben bigger then the Eiffel tower?
No. The Eiffel Tower is more than three times taller than the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster (Big Ben). Big Ben 96.3 metres. Eiffel Tower 324 metres.
Is big ben the biggest clock tower in Europe?
No, Big Ben (Traditional name) is way down the list for biggest Clock Tower in the World. It was once the largest but many beat it now. Big Ben still holds the record for the biggest 4 face chiming Clock Tower in the World at 96m (316') tall.
The biggest is the Abraj Al-Bait Towers in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, which opens in 2012. It is the second tallest building in the World at 601m (1,972'). Construction began in 2004 and finished in 2011. The Clock faces are an impressive 43m (140') in diameter, they are situated in the Clock House at 200m high and can be seen from 16 miles away.
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Big Ben is bell, part of the clock in the clocktower of the Palace of Westminster.
