![]() It was completed in 1858 in gothic revival style. The tower holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, although the nickname Big Ben, which is the main bell, has stuck. The Wanderlust II: Europe collection has a new member, the most famous landmark of London and the United Kingdom: the Big Ben. However, between 20 the clock fell silent (except for special occasions such as New Year's Eve and Remembrance Sunday) while work was carried out on the clock mechanism itself, ensuring that Big Ben will continue to work smoothly well into the future.(Model updated in 2022, now with more detail and no overhangs, but just as easy to print. It even kept chiming during the bombing attacks of World War II.Īlthough there are few occasions when Big Ben has suffered punctuality incidents, Londoners will never forget 1962 New Year’s Eve, when the clock chimed the new year 10 minutes late due to the harsh weather conditions. It is one of the world’s most reliable clocks, withstanding rain, wind and snow. It has become one of the most recognisable British icons and its chimes are broadcasted by BBC radio every day. British punctualityīig Ben’s four-faced clock is set in a 23 feet (7m) frame on all sides of the Tower and was completed in May 1859. However, Big Ben is actually the clock’s Great Bell, which weighs 14 tons and is found inside the tower called Elizabeth Tower. ![]() ![]() When we envisage Big Ben, we normally think of the Parliament’s clock tower. ![]() The gothic-styled tower standing 315 feet (96 m) high holds a four-faced clock and was built in 1858 at the far end of the Parliament. ![]()
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