Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, [1] [2] and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, [3] which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. [4]

Dec 28, 2024 · Nevertheless, none are as famous and revered as the Palace of Westminster's Elizabeth Tower, popularly known as Big Ben. It should then come as no surprise that the conspicuous clock tower has inspired dozens of replicas and identical copies worldwide, eight of which are particularly interesting.

Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling. Video has Closed Captions CC. Rare access into the final stages to restore London's most iconic landmark. (46m 42s)

Dec 1, 2023 · Visits to the iconic tower have resumed after five years of work. The final cost has more than doubled compared with the initial budget, due to the building's fragile condition caused by German...

Jul 12, 2024 · "Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling" grants the viewer rare access to document the restoration work that took place on the iconic clock tower.

Jan 30, 2024 · London’s Big Ben clock tower was not set alight in late January, despite fake images of the tower in flames circulating online.

Aug 21, 2017 · Big Ben has gone silent for what will be the longest period in its 157-year history. The British are meant to be reluctant to show emotion but at midday on Monday, when the bell rang for the...

Sep 6, 2021 · The restoration of London's Elizabeth Tower, which will ultimately cost at least £80 million, is drawing to a close. After a delay due to the pandemic, it's now been four years since Big Ben...

Dec 1, 2023 · Nowadays, Big Ben is a worldwide tourist attraction and a fixture of the London skyline. What you might not know, however, is that the impressive clock tower on the shores of the River Thames is believed to have had an older brother. Before Big Ben, there was Great Tom.

Apr 27, 2021 · Big Ben will chime hourly again from early next year as work on Parliament's Elizabeth Tower nears an end. The refurbishment was originally expected to be finished this year, but was held up...