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Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restartChristopher Hope, political editor at GB News posted on X saying the clock had stopped at 9am and that by 10, it still hadn’t restarted. This comes after Big Ben underwent a major refurbishment ...
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Why Does Big Ben Have a Slight Lean? The History Behind London’s Iconic Clock TowerBig Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, leans slightly. It tilts 0.26 degrees to the north-west. This was found during plans for the Jubilee Line extension.
Big Ben is a very old clock - it's been around for over 160 years! The name 'Big Ben' is a nickname - the official title of the clock is the Elizabeth Tower, which holds both the bells that make ...
Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of when Big Ben began striking the hour, on 11 July 1859. The Great Bell forms part of the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower - commonly known as Big Ben.
On 31 December 1923, BBC engineer AG Dryland had to climb onto a rooftop opposite the Houses of Parliament in order to record the chimes, as he wasn't allowed in the clock tower. Big Ben clock ...
At dusk, Big Ben’s clock tower is beautifully illuminated, offering a striking view of its intricate details and the surrounding cityscape. From Big Ben—the massive, 15-ton bell that sits ...
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