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What does big ben tower do?
Big ben tower holds the clock faces and mechanism of the big ben tower clock
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.
Is the Big Ben Tower ruined?
Big Ben - the tower with the clock faces - beside the Houses of Parliament in London is not ruined. It was hit during WWll but hastily repaired.
How many bells does st Stephens clock tower have?
None as it is not a Clock Tower, but the public entrance to the Houses of Parliament. St. Stephens Tower is often mistaken for the Clock Tower housing Big Ben. Big Ben Clock Tower has 5 bells in total.
What does Big Ben look like?
big ben clock tower looks like an owl when looked at from one of the front corners, using both clock faces as eyes
What is the circumference of big ben?
It should be noted that Big Ben is the name of the bell and not the clock at the Palace of Westminster
What is the name of tower clock in London?
You're probably thinking of the Great Clock of the Palace of Westminster, which is in the Clock Tower (recently re-named "Elizabeth Tower"). This clock is often, but incorrectly, called "Big Ben". In fact Big Ben is the largest of the bells in the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster.
Is big ben a tower?
Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of the main bell of the clock but is now generally used as a name for the clock and the clock tower. The official name is 'The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster'.
What is the colloquial name of the clock tower of the palace in London?
The Westminster Clock Tower, traditionally known as Big Ben.
What is inside big ben?
The majority of the tower beneath the clock is fairly empty, apart from two exhibition rooms on two floors. The driving mechanism of the clock (which is entirely analogue) is located in a single room, underneath the clock faces. Above the clock faces there are two chambers. The first chamber is the Belfry, and has the bell of Big Ben located in the centre, with four Quarter Bells in the corners. Above this is the mechanism for operating the bells. The highest chamber has a lantern called the Ayrton Light.
Who may visit the big Ben clock tower?
well the clock tower is not open to the public but back then the most favorite places people would go to was the big ben clock tower.
What hemisphere is Big Ben is located?
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.
