- The largest of the tower’s five bells is the Big Ben, which weighs 13.5 long tons (13.7 tonnes; 15.1 short tons) and is named after Sir Benjamin Hall.
- Big Ben … that big clock high on a tower is a symbol of London. This 160-year-old landmark keeps Londoners punctual and provides a backdrop for iconic...
- 11 The Big Ben plays a large role during New Year festivities in the UK. 12 The Big Ben clock tower also has a famous reputation for having accurate time-telling.
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- Big Ben is the name popularly given to the Great Bell of the Clock located in the Elizabeth Tower, which stands in Westminster, London.
- Big Ben – the name given to the great bell rather than the actual clock – was installed in the Palace of Westminster clock tower in 1859.
- 2. Big Ben's clock tower has gone by several names. Even though it has assumed the Big Ben moniker, the tower has its own official name.
- The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock’s massive bell, of 13 tons, that sits inside of the tower.
- Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).
- However, the whole tower is commonly referred to as Big Ben. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2009 and it has a long and fascinating history.