- matadornetwork.com You’ve Been Referring To Big Ben Wrong (and Other…Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? Big Ben is not the name of the clock tower, it is the name of the 15.1-ton bell inside the tower that chimes every hour.
- freetoursbyfoot.com big-ben-tour/These 90-minute tours of Big Ben take you up the Elizabeth Tower, behind the clock faces, and into the belfry to see Big Ben itself.
- londonxlondon.com big-ben-facts/And that’s just for starters. Read on for 25 fun facts about Big Ben, including a few juicy snippets on the landmark’s ongoing renovation.
- mentalfloss.com article/70705/15-things-you-might…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.
- loving-travel.com Europe Travel GuidesBig Ben is one of London’s defining landmarks. Situated directly next to the Houses of Parliament, the tower can be seen and heard from far and wide.
- visitlondon.com things-to-do/sightseeing/london-…Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).
- tripadvisor.in Attraction_Review-g186338-d211709-…Easy to see this iconic tower with the Big Ben bell inside from almost anywhere within Parliament Square.
- facts.net big-ben-facts/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.
- britainexpress.com London/Big_Ben.htmBig Ben - the hour bell - is said to have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, Commissioner of Works, who was known for his bulk, as is the bell!
- tripadvisor.ca Attraction_Review-g186338-d211709-…Easy to see this iconic tower with the Big Ben bell inside from almost anywhere within Parliament Square.