17 Facts about Big Ben

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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