- britainexpress.com London Historic BuildingsBig 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!
- famouswonders.com big-ben/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.
- architectuul.com architecture/big-benBig Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the...
- thetourguy.com travel-blog/england/london/big-ben…Big Ben underwent extensive restoration from 2017 to 2023. The Great Bell (nicknamed Big Ben) has just been repaired. And the clock tower (Elizabeth Tower)...
- kidzfeed.com big-ben-facts-for-kids/Big Ben is the name popularly given to the Great Bell of the Clock located in the Elizabeth Tower, which stands in Westminster, London.
- lifestyle.iloveindia.com lounge/facts-about-big-…The real name of the tower, housing the clock, is 'Clock Tower'. Big Ben is the nickname of the main bell, formally known as the Great Bell, housed within the tower.
- projectbritain.com london/attractions/bigben.htmlOfficially "Big Ben" does not refer to the clock tower but instead to the huge thirteen ton Great Bell located at the top of the 320-foot-high tower.
- easyscienceforkids.com big-ben/Big Ben was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, First Commissioner for Works. Some people say it was named after Benjamin Caunt, a heavyweight boxing champion.
- bigbustours.com en/london/london-landmarks-big-…Set in the heart of Parliament Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are as iconic as Beefeaters, black taxis and Big Buses.
- thrillophilia.com attractions/big-benBig Ben or The Clock Tower is the most famous landmark of London which is popularly known for its striking clock and a gigantic bell.