For whom was big ben built for?

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

Big Ben is actually the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. The bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall who was Commissioner of Works when the bell was installed. However, most people now call the clock 'Big Ben'.

Per the Wikipedia article referenced below, this 13.76 tonne (13 1/2 ton) replacement bell was recast at Whitechapel Bell Foundry by john Warner & Sons in 1856. Perhaps it is incorrect.

Answer 3

Big Ben was mainly constructed for the purpose of being a tourist attraction.

Answer 4

Because the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London needed a large bell.

Answer 5

Big Ben was built for the people of London so they were able to tell the time. Not many people would have watches in those early days.