Feb 4, 2008
Above: London’s Clock Tower, Big Ben
The bell of Big Ben weighs 13 tons. it is the heaviest and biggest bell ever made in London. Though it was cast on April 10 1958, making the clock itself took 2 long decades.
The first time the bell of the Great Clock of Westminster rang across London was on [...]
Above: London's Clock Tower, Big Ben
The bell of Big Ben weighs 13 tons. it is the heaviest and biggest bell ever made in London. Though it was cast on April 10 1958, making the clock itself took 2 long decades.
The first time the bell of the Great Clock of Westminster rang across London was on May 21st of 1859. During this time the Parliament sat down and deliberated on how to call this clock. Many suggestions were heard. One of which were ... Read More
Dec 21, 2007
Above: Picture of Big Ben central London
Its the worlds largest 4 faced chiming clock.
It has other names called Big Tom or The tower of London and St. Stephens Tower.
Main point of entrence for debates and committees in Westminister London
Was built to replace the old Palace of Westminister after the old one was destroyed in [...]
Above: Picture of Big Ben central London
Its the worlds largest 4 faced chiming clock.
It has other names called Big Tom or The tower of London and St. Stephens Tower.
Main point of entrence for debates and committees in Westminister London
Was built to replace the old Palace of Westminister after the old one was destroyed in October 1834 by fire.
Charles Barrys design.
Pugin designed tower, last piece of work before decent into Madness.
Brickwork and stone cladding make up first 61 metres (200 foot) ... Read More
