- Please go to the Big Ben page on the UK Parliament website (parliament.uk/bigben) where you can sign-up to our e-newsletter to receive the latest information.
- In this article, we will explore 100 fascinating facts about Big Ben , from its construction to its current status as one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
- It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and the bell.
- Big Ben … that big clock high on a tower is a symbol of London. This 160-year-old landmark keeps Londoners punctual and provides a backdrop for iconic...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 will strike today to mark the centenary of the Armistice, despite the clock tower being covered in scaffolding for conservation works.
- 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 Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster – officially named Saint Stephen’s Tower – is commonly known as the Big Ben.