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Big Ben, one of London's most famous landmarks, Parliament House of Lords, House of Commons and Westminster Hall, Westminster Palace apartment tower covers. 13 ton bell tower on top of the nickname Big Ben in London really, but often by the time the clock tower has been extended. Tower was built in 1288 and the first hour bell rang May 31, 1859. The world's largest four-faced clock tower and the third highest free-standing bell tower.
Interestingly, the clock tower, but it is not open to visitors from abroad, not taking trips to UK residents, over 334 steps to reach a real running. Augustus Pugin built, and opal glass on each side of the 312 hours and hours parts of the Latin inscription to choose from. "Oh God, Queen Victoria, the first" to save
Known for its reliability, but with heavy bombing damage during the Blitz in London during the prestigious watch full time just ran two calls. World Wars I and II is converted to dark attacks during the night were in danger. Big Ben just a big failure when it is taken out of service was 26 days over a period of nine months to August 5, 1976. August of 2007 in London, this time his drive train and the "big bell" was changed to six weeks of maintenance striker camps. Big Ben is a popular symbol of London and the UK. Image and bells, ten ITN ITV news bulletins of BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service are used. London New Year's Eve celebration of the natural course of time counted, while all eyes turn a very important role. In May 2009, Big Ben in London, celebrated her 150 birthday, and another 150 years, the exact time and look forward to the melody.
Interestingly, the clock tower, but it is not open to visitors from abroad, not taking trips to UK residents, over 334 steps to reach a real running. Augustus Pugin built, and opal glass on each side of the 312 hours and hours parts of the Latin inscription to choose from. "Oh God, Queen Victoria, the first" to save
Known for its reliability, but with heavy bombing damage during the Blitz in London during the prestigious watch full time just ran two calls. World Wars I and II is converted to dark attacks during the night were in danger. Big Ben just a big failure when it is taken out of service was 26 days over a period of nine months to August 5, 1976. August of 2007 in London, this time his drive train and the "big bell" was changed to six weeks of maintenance striker camps. Big Ben is a popular symbol of London and the UK. Image and bells, ten ITN ITV news bulletins of BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service are used. London New Year's Eve celebration of the natural course of time counted, while all eyes turn a very important role. In May 2009, Big Ben in London, celebrated her 150 birthday, and another 150 years, the exact time and look forward to the melody.
