- Big Ben ❤️ London Congratulations to the talented photographer @meliss.meetsworld #map_of_europe #BigBen #London.
- The four-faced clock features five bells, the biggest of which is Big Ben. ... Currently, a visit to Big Ben only involves seeing the tower and clock from its exterior.
- 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.
- However, the name ‘Big Ben’ was never given to the tower nor the clock but instead to the largest of the five bells behind the clock faces.
- 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.
- @big_ben_clock. The first, established November 2009 & entirely unofficial. ... @big_ben_clock. · Jun 24, 2016. Sad day for country.
- 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!
- The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock’s massive bell, of 13 tons, that sits inside of the tower.
- This Huge Big Ben is famous for the giant 13 ton resounding bell that is inside the clock tower that incidentally also gives it its name; Big Ben.