- visitlondon.com things-to-do/sightseeing/london-…Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg).
- 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!
- theculturetrip.com europe/united-kingdom/england/…The origin of the name ‘Big Ben’ is not clear, but it may have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell.
- 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.
- http://destination360.com europe/uk/london/big-ben-…Big Ben history begins with the destruction of the old Palace of Westminster. In 1834, the old palace caught fire, and little was left behind after the embers burned out.
- britain-magazine.com features/region/england/…Big Ben – the name given to the great bell rather than the actual clock – was installed in the Palace of Westminster clock tower in 1859.
- mentalfloss.com article/70705/15-things-you-might…2. Big Ben's clock tower has gone by several names. Even though it has assumed the Big Ben moniker, the tower has its own official name.
- matadornetwork.com read/big-ben/Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? Big Ben is not the name of the clock tower, it is the name of the 15.1-ton bell inside the tower that chimes every hour.
- 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)...
- tripadvisor.com.au Things to do in London Big BenWe climbed the 334 steps up to the belfry, saw Big Ben II bell struck 12 times at noon, saw the clock mechanism before walking behind all 4 clock faces.