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The clock on Big Ben, officially known as the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, began working on May 31, 1859. It was designed by Augustus Pugin and was part of a new clock tower built to replace the old one that was destroyed by fire in 1834. The bell itself, which weighs over 13 tons, chimed for the first time on July 11, 1859. Since then, Big Ben has become an iconic symbol of London.
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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
Is Big Ben part of Scotland?
There is a MOUNTAIN in Scotland called Ben Nevis, but Big Ben is a clock in LONDON ------------------------- Big Ben is actually the bell of the clock.
Is big ben good?
Big Ben is a clock, it is neither good or bad. It is simply a clock.
What was Big Ben for?
Big Ben is a clock and a tourist site.
What is the Big Ben's purpose?
Big Ben is a chiming clock and has the same purpose as any other clock.
Why did big ben stop working in 1975?
Big Ben, the Great Bell of the Palace of Westminster, stopped working in 1975 due to mechanical issues. The clock mechanism needed extensive repairs, leading to its silence for a period of time. The repairs were part of a larger restoration project for the clock tower, which was completed in 1977. After the repairs, Big Ben resumed its iconic chiming.
Is Big Ben a large clock in London?
Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the bell that is contained within the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. It is a common misnomer to call the clock Big Ben.
A big clock in London?
Big Ben
What is famous clock in London?
The name of the famous huge tower clock in London is called The Big ben.
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.
What era is big ben clock from?
Big Ben has been in use from 1859.
Is big ben the biggest clock in the world?
Yes, it is the biggest clock in the world. It is or was the biggest 4 sided Clock Tower in the World.
