Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. source
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
Big Ben is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower as well. source
Big Ben is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower as well.
The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, is the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster. source
The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, is the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster.
The original bell of big ben was a 16 ton (16.3-tonne) hour bell, cast on 6 August 1856 in Stockton-on-Tees by John Warner & Sons. source
The original bell of big ben was a 16 ton (16.3-tonne) hour bell, cast on 6 August 1856 in Stockton-on-Tees by John Warner & Sons.
The bell of big ben was possibly named in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, and his name is inscribed on it. source
The bell of big ben was possibly named in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, and his name is inscribed on it.
The first bell of big ben was transported to the tower on a trolley drawn by sixteen horses, with crowds cheering its progress. source
The first bell of big ben was transported to the tower on a trolley drawn by sixteen horses, with crowds cheering its progress.
Along with the Great Bell of big ben, the belfry houses four quarter bells which play the Westminster Quarters on the quarter hours. source
Along with the Great Bell of big ben, the belfry houses four quarter bells which play the Westminster Quarters on the quarter hours.
The four quarter bells of big ben sound G♯, F♯, E, and B. source
The four quarter bells of big ben sound G♯, F♯, E, and B.
The origin of the nickname Big Ben is the subject of some debate. source
The origin of the nickname Big Ben is the subject of some debate.
The Elizabeth Tower and Great Bell have been scheduled for a major renovation which is expected to last three years and is due to begin in early 2017. source
The Elizabeth Tower and Great Bell have been scheduled for a major renovation which is expected to last three years and is due to begin in early 2017.
The most significant addition to the tower (big ben ) in the forthcoming works will be the addition of a lift. source
The most significant addition to the tower (big ben ) in the forthcoming works will be the addition of a lift.
ITN's News at Ten opening sequence formerly featured an image of the tower with the sound of Big Ben's chimes punctuating the announcement of the news headlines source
ITN's News at Ten opening sequence formerly featured an image of the tower with the sound of Big Ben's chimes punctuating the announcement of the news headlines
The tower(big ben) is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012. source
The tower(big ben) is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012.
Big Ben is a focus of New Year celebrations in the United Kingdom, with radio and TV stations tuning to its chimes to welcome the start of the New Year. source
Big Ben is a focus of New Year celebrations in the United Kingdom, with radio and TV stations tuning to its chimes to welcome the start of the New Year.
In 2008 a survey of 2,000 people found that the tower ( big ben) was the most popular landmark in the United Kingdom. source
In 2008 a survey of 2,000 people found that the tower ( big ben) was the most popular landmark in the United Kingdom.
Big ben was known simply as the Clock Tower. source
Big ben was known simply as the Clock Tower.