- That’s right – this famous London landmark isn’t officially named Big Ben. For hundreds of years, it used to be called, simply, the Clock Tower.
- In fact, an entirely new mechanism was invented and built for the clock inside Big Ben. ... View of Big Ben from Street. So what is Elizabeth Tower?
- Big Ben was the popular name by which the clock tower at the north-eastern end of the Palace of Westminster was most commonly known.
- The shape of Big Ben clock tower has become famous all over the world because of its uniqueness and it has now become a symbol of London.
- 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 is a tower clock known for its accuracy and for its massive hour bell . ... Watch professionals changing the time on the Big Ben Clock at 2 a.m.
- Big 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!
- When one speaks of visiting London, Big Ben is a must-see. This four-faced freestanding clock is the third largest clock tower in the world.
- 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.
- Better known as Big Ben (it's actually the name of the Great Bell!), this iconic clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament is officially called the Elizabeth...