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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 inspired Augustus pugin to design big ben?
First.... he was one of 3 designers of the reconstruction of the Clock Tower that houses Big Ben (The largest of the bells in the clock tower) and the Palace of Westminster after the fire of 1834. He made working drawings for Charles barry to design with. His part was help with detailings, fittings and furniture. I believe his inspiration came from Charles Barry woh won the job from open competition. Pugin cared little for the gothic styles but worked under Charles barry to get the reconstruction completed. answer: Charles Barry and his restoration project inspired him, not his taste but Pugin simply did his work as a job. I say motivation more than inspiration. Skunkfarmer
What is big ben actually called?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell inside the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster, London.
Big Ben was designed by Edmund Beckett Denison. And it was built by Messrs E.J. Dent and Co. Sir Charles Barry drew the designs, and architect Edward Pent and his son Frederick Pent built it.
Charles Barry, chief architect turned to Augustus Pugin to help design the tower and clock dials in his neo-gothic style. It was pugin's last major work before he went mad then died aged 40. Charles Barry also died as it was nearing completion. The tower took 16 years to build and was finished and working in 1859. In 2009 it celebrated 150 years.
See the related link below for more information on Augustus Welby Northbourne Pugin.
How many hands does the clock Big Ben in London have?
Big Ben, or to put it correctly: 'The Elizabeth Tower', has four clock faces, and on each of those faces there are two hands. This is a grand total of eight.
'Big Ben' is actually the name of the bell housed inside the tower.
What is the form and function of a big ben?
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....Big Ben is the nickname of the world famous four sided clock in the Westminster area of Central London.
What makes the Big Ben unique?
The great bell of the palace of Westminster clock tower, commonly known as Big Ben, was the largest bell in England at 16 tons until it was surpassed by 'Great Paul' in St. Paul's cathedral (16¾ tons).
It was cracked early in it's life and the bell has had a slightly off-colour note ever since.
Because Lind Frodof built this architect and because it is the great clock. The clock showed time for citizens long ago. It is now a tourist attraction.
What is the size of the Big Ben?
Big Ben dimensions Height: 96.3 meters (316 feet) The hour hand of Big Ben is 9 feet long and the minutes hand is 14 feet long Clock has a diameter of 23 feet The numerals are 2 feet high each
Why does the big ben have a clock on it?
"Big Ben" (or to give it it's proper name The Great Bell) is cast out of bellmetal, which is an alloy of bronze and tin.
The Clock Tower, to give it it's proper name, is made of brickwork covered by stone cladding for the first 200 feet (61 metres) and the remaining 115 feet (35 metres) is a framed cast iron spire.
The cost of Big Ben was £2401
It should be noted that "Big Ben" is not the tower or the clock but just the bell. The cost of UKP £2,401 is only for casting the bell. There was an adjustment (a credit) of UKP 1,829 from the metal reclaimed from a previous bell. As a result the actual invoice submitted, on 28th May 1858, was for UKP £572.
How long does it take to get to the London eye from big ben?
About 5 minutes, just walk across the bridge.
How do you get to big ben by tube?
Well, you walk into the tube station, sit on the tube, ride the tube, get off the tube, wave goodbye to the tube as it slowly descends into the gaping black hole that is the tube tunnel and then get out of thee tube station and prey that by a lucky chance you have picked the correct tube to get to Big Ben. Good Luck.
How many tours does Big Ben get in a day?
Hard to tell, because Big Ben is usually only open to visitors by personal invitation. However, it is seen from outside by thousands of tourists (and Londoners) every day.
Is the Eiffel tower bigger than big ben?
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell housed within the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, in London, United Kingdom. It is not the actual Tower.
The Clock Tower is 316 feet and the Empire State Building is 1,473 feet
Conclusion:The Empire State Building is taller
What are the Words under the clock of Big Ben in London?
Each of the four clock faces of "Big Ben" has the inscription
DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM
on the stone immediately beneath the clock face.
This is Latin, and means "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First."
What are the physical characteristics of big ben the landmark?
Big Ben is bell, part of the clock in the clocktower of the Palace of Westminster.
