- As of 1970, it has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In case you haven’t heard, Big Ben in London is the House of Parliament’s iconic clock tower.
- The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, is the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster.[35].
- Big Ben, often extended to refer to the clock and clock tower in London, is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock.
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- 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!
- 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.
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- The first fellow to show up for the position had no arms. In the interview, they asked "How can you hit Big Ben with the striker if you have no arms?"
- 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.