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It's not. The "Big Ben" moniker technically refers to the bell inside the clock tower—the tower itself is officially called Elizabeth Tower, in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. The bell was installed in 1858 and was probably named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a civil engineer and member of the House of Commons whose name is inscribed on the bell.
There is a less likely theory that the bell was named after Ben Caunt, a bare-knuckle boxing champion who went by "Big Ben." Though this theory is a lot more fun, it can't be proven.
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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 good?
Big Ben is a clock, it is neither good or bad. It is simply a 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.
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.
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.
What era is big ben clock from?
Big Ben has been in use from 1859.
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.
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.
What is the colloquial name of the clock tower of the palace in London?
The Westminster Clock Tower, traditionally known as Big Ben.
