- 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.
- 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!
- Big Ben or The Clock Tower is the most famous landmark of London which is popularly known for its striking clock and a gigantic bell.
- We were among the thousands of people that stood near Big Ben in August of 2017 to hear the last chimes before Big Ben was shut down for almost five years!
- Big 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...
- Big Ben was cast on 10th April 1858, the Great Clock started working on 31st May 1859 , and Big Ben first chimed the hour on 11th July 1859.
- 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_clock. The first, established November 2009 & entirely unofficial. ... @big_ben_clock. · Jun 24, 2016. Sad day for country.
- Big Ben, Londra’daki Westminster Sarayı’nda bulunan Parlamento Binası1 mn çanına, saatine ve saat kulesine verilen addır.
- Big Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. ... This book tells the story of the iconic tower, the Great Clock and bell which became known as 'Big Ben'.