Big Ben is one of the most popular places of interest in London and symbols of England. Every year many people visit the capital of Great Britain to see it and take some photos with it in the background. It is thought that Big Ben is a high tower with a very big clock, but that’s not really true.
In fact, this tower is called Saint Stephens Tower, but people, even those who live in the UK, are used to calling it "Big Ben." Actually, Big Ben is the huge bell inside the building. Its weight is about thirteen tons and it rings every hour daily: once at one o"clock, twice at two o"clock and so on. However, people who live near the tower can hear at New Year’s Night how the bell strikes thirteen. It’s considered to be the biggest bell ever made in the country. The bell was firstly used in 1859 and was cracked soon because of the heavy hammer, which struck too strong. After this situation the hammer was changed, but that crack is still there.
There are many hypotheses for the origin of the name “Big Ben”. The most popular one suggests that the bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who was responsible for the installation. Some of the people say he was really tall and that’s why this bell is called big, but the majority believe it is called Big because of its size.
Big Ben is one of the best-known landmarks in Europe. Nowadays the word Big Ben connects the bell, the clock and the tower at the same time. The tower is closed to the general public, but people with a "special interest" might offer an excursion for additional payment.
Big Ben is one of the most popular attractions in London and symbols of England. Many people come to the British capital every year to see it and take some photographs in front of it. It is believed that Big Ben is a tall tower with a very large clock, however, this is not entirely true.
In fact, this tower is called St. Stephen's Tower, but people, even those who live in the United Kingdom, are used to calling it Big Ben. In reality, Big Ben is a huge bell that is located inside the building. It weighs approximately 13 tons and rings every hour every day: once at one o'clock in the afternoon, twice at two o'clock in the afternoon and so on. However, people living near the tower can hear it ring 13 times on New Year's Eve. This bell is considered the largest among those made in this country. The bell first rang in 1859 and soon cracked due to a heavy hammer hitting it too hard. The hammer was replaced after the incident, but the crack is still there.
There are many speculations about the origin of the name Big Ben. According to one of the most popular versions, the bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who was responsible for its installation. Some say that it was very tall, which is why the bell was called Big, but most believe that it was so named because of its size.
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in Europe. Today, the word Big Ben combines bell, clock and tower at the same time. The tower is not open to the general public, however, tours are offered for a fee for those with a "special interest".
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Each of us has heard about the Big Ben tower at least once. This is a great landmark and pride of Londoners. Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to admire this wonderful creation.
Big Ben is installed in the Palace of Westminster. Most people think it is a tower with a huge clock. In fact, Big Ben is a huge bell hidden behind the dial. There are a total of 5 bells in Westminster, and Big Ben is considered the heaviest in the whole of the United Kingdom. It took about 13 tons of an alloy of copper, cast iron and tin to create the bell.
The clock on the tower represents English punctuality and precision. They are also the time standard throughout Europe. This architectural structure acts as a tower, a bell and a clock at the same time.
In 1834, the Palace of Westminster was badly damaged by fire, and in 1844 it was decided to build a new building with a clock tower. This proposal was made by Sir Benjamin Hall, who was a large man in appearance and had the nickname Big Ben. Therefore, the bell gained its popularity as Big Ben.
At the time of its opening, Big Ben was presented as the "Clock Tower". Later it was called Elizabeth Tower in honor of the queen, who at that time had reigned for 60 years. But the name "Big Ben" is the most commonly used and recognizable.
This structure is unique in its appearance and has four sides on which a dial is installed. The height of the building is about one hundred meters. It does not have elevators or lifting structures, so if anyone wants to go upstairs, they need to overcome 334 steps. The clock was launched in 1859 and has been showing ever since exact time. Today it is the largest watch in the world. The dial radius is 3.5 meters. The minute hand is 4.2 meters. The hour hand is 2.7 meters.
The watch mechanism weighs 5 tons and amazes with its accuracy and quality of work. During the war with the Germans, two dials received serious damage, but even then their hands continued to show the exact time, and the bell announced the passage of hours.
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Everyone, had heard about the tower of Big Ben at least once. This is a great attraction and pride of Londoners. Every year thousands of travelers from all over the world come together to admire this wonder-creation.
Big Ben was installed in the palace of Westminster. A lot of people believe that this is a tower with a huge clock. In fact, Big Ben is an enormous bell, hidden behind the dial. There are 5 berlls in Westminster and Big Ben is considered to be the heaviest throughout the United Kingdom. The creation of the bell required about 13 tons of alloy copper, cast iron and tin.
The tower"s clock represents English punctuality and accuracy. They are also the standard of European time. This architectural structure is simultaneously a tower, and a bell and a clock.
In 1834, the Palace of Westminster was badly damaged during the fire, and in 1844 it was determined to build a new structure with a clock face on the tower. This proposal was made by Sir Benjamin Hall, who was apparently a big man, and had the nickname Big Ben. Therefore, the bell got its popularity as Big Ben.
During the opening, the tower was presented as the "Clock Tower". Later it was called the Tower of Elizabeth in honor of the queen, who at that time ruled for 60 years. But the nickname "Big Ben" is the most commonly used and recognizable one.
The tower is unique in its appearance and has four sides, on which it is mounted on the dial. The height of the building is about one hundred meters. It does not provide elevators and elevating structures, so if there are people wishing to go up, they need to overcome 334 steps. The watch was launched in 1859 and has since shown the exact time. For today it is the most huge clock on the earth. The radius of the dial is 3.5 meters. Minute hand - 4.2 meters. The hour hand is 2.7 meters.
The mechanism in this clock weighs 5 tons and amazes with its accuracy and quality of work. During the war with the Germans, the two dials received serious damage, but even then their hands continued to show the exact time, and the bell informed of the hours passed.
In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built in 1858. The project architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.
The Palace of Westminster, and therefore the tower, is on the Parliament square next to Westminster Abbey. On the opposite side of the palace there is the Thames embankment.
The Clock Tower is the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and in addition, with the most accurate clocks.
At the base of each of the four clock dials there is a Latin inscription “Domine Salvam fac Reginam nostram Victoriam primam” (“God save our Queen Victoria I”).
Around the perimeter of the tower, on the left and on the right of the clock, there is another phrase in Latin – “Laus Deo” (“Glory to God” or “Praise the Lord”).
There used to be a prison in Big Ben. The last prisoner of Big Ben was a fighter for women’s rights Emmeline Pankhurst. Now, next to the Parliament there is a monument to her.
In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of the Palace of Westminster in London. But this name has long been associated with the Clock Tower, which since September 2012 has been officially called the “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament in honor of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was erected in 1858. The project architect is Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower with spire is 96.3 m.
The Palace of Westminster, and therefore the tower, is located in Parliament Square next to Westminster Abbey. On the opposite side of the palace is the Thames embankment.
The tower clock is considered the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and also the most accurate clock.
At the base of each of the watch's four dials is the Latin inscription "Domine Salvam fac Reginam nostram Victoriam primam" ("God save our Queen Victoria I").
Along the entire perimeter of the tower, to the left and right of the clock, is another phrase in Latin - “Laus Deo” (“Glory to God” or “Praise the Lord”).
Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face.
The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high. Minutely regulated with a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum, Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper, which has rarely stopped.
The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.
This bell came originally from the old Palace of Westminster, it was given to the Dean of St. Paul"s by William III. Before returning to Westminster to hang in its present home, it was refashioned in Whitechapel in 1858. The BBC first broadcast the chimes on the 31st December 1923 - there is a microphone in the turret connected to Broadcasting House.
During the second world war in 1941, an incendiary bomb destroyed the Commons chamber of the Houses of Parliament, but the clock tower remained intact and Big Ben continued to keep time and strike away the hours, its unique sound was broadcast to the nation and around the world, a welcome reassurance of hope to all who heard it.
There are even cells within the clock tower where Members of Parliament can be imprisoned for a breach of parliamentary privilege, though this is rare; the last recorded case was in 1880.
The tower is not open to the general public, but those with a "special interest" may arrange a visit to the top of the Clock Tower.
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Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks, and is most impressive at night when the clock hands are illuminated. You'll even know when parliament is in session because the light shines over the dial.
4 clock faces - 23 square feet, minute hand 14 feet long and figures 2 feet tall. With a huge pendulum that adjusts minutely, Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper that rarely stops.
The name Big Ben does not actually refer to the tower clock, but to the 13-ton bell hanging inside. The bell was named after the first Commissioner of Works, Sir Benjamin Hall.
This bell came from the old Palace of Westminster, and was presented to the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral by William III. Before returning to Westminster, its current home, it was converted to Whitechapel in 1858. The BBC first broadcast the chimes on December 31, 1923 - there is a microphone connected to the tower from Broadcasting House.
During the Second World War in 1941, incendiary bombs destroyed the Houses of Parliament, but the clock tower remained and Big Ben continued to work and keep time, its unique sound broadcast to the people and the world, welcoming the return of hope to all who heard it.
There are even clock tower cells where a Member of Parliament can be imprisoned for violating parliamentary immunity, although this is rare, with the last recorded case being in 1880.
The tower is not open to the general public, but those with a "special interest" can arrange a visit to the top of the tower.
Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face.
The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high. Minutely regulated with a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum, Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper, which has rarely stopped.
The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.
This bell came originally from the old Palace of Westminster, it was given to the Dean of St. Paul"s by William III. Before returning to Westminster to hang in its present home, it was refashioned in Whitechapel in 1858. The BBC first broadcast the chimes on the 31st December 1923 - there is a microphone in the turret connected to Broadcasting House.
During the second world war in 1941, an incendiary bomb destroyed the Commons chamber of the Houses of Parliament, but the clock tower remained intact and Big Ben continued to keep time and strike away the hours, its unique sound was broadcast to the nation and around the world, a welcome reassurance of hope to all who heard it.
The tower is not open to the general public, but those with a "special interest" may arrange a visit to the top of the Clock Tower.
Big Ben
Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks and is most impressive at night when the clock hands are illuminated. You'll even know when parliament is in session because the light shines over the dial.
It has 4 clock faces that cover an area of 23 square feet, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the numerals are 2 feet high. With a huge pendulum that adjusts minutely, Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper that rarely stops.
The name Big Ben does not actually refer to the tower clock, but to the 13-ton bell hanging inside. The bell was named after the first Commissioner of Works, Sir Benjamin Hall.
This bell came from the old Palace of Westminster, and was presented to the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral by William III. Before returning to Westminster, its current home, it was converted to Whitechapel in 1858. The BBC first broadcast the chimes on December 31, 1923, via a microphone connected to the tower from Broadcasting House.
During the Second World War, incendiary bombs destroyed the Houses of Parliament in 1941, but the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to work and keep time, its unique sound broadcast to the people and the world, welcoming the return of hope to all who heard it.
The tower is not open to the general public, but those with a "special interest" can arrange a visit to the top of the tower.