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The document discusses the history and construction of Big Ben, the famous clock tower in London. It notes that Big Ben was built in 1844 and is part of the Palace of Westminster. The 96 meter tall tower houses the largest four-faced clock in the UK. The clock's pendulum weighs 300 kg and its mechanism keeps very accurate time, even after damage to nearby buildings during World War II.
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Big Ben is located in London within the Palace of Westminster. It is the largest mechanical clock in the world, though its name refers specifically to the main bell. Big Ben was built in 1858 next to the Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament, and began operating in 1859. The clock was designed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin during the reconstruction of the Palace of Westminster following a fire in 1834. Big Ben stands 96.3 meters tall and has a base of 225 square meters.
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England is part of the United Kingdom, with London as its capital city and the largest city in the UK. The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London, commonly referred to as Big Ben after its largest bell, was completed in 1858 and features a 23-foot diameter clock face designed by Augustus Pugin with 312 pieces of opal glass.
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The Big Ben clock tower in London was built from 1843 to 1859 after a fire at Westminster Palace. Architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin designed parts of Big Ben and Westminster Palace. Big Ben stands over 100 meters tall and weighs over 8,000 tons. It has not chimed since 2017 due to ongoing renovations, and will remain silent until around 2021.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell located inside the Elizabeth Tower in London, formerly known as the Clock Tower. The bell weighs over 13 tons and strikes every hour. The Elizabeth Tower rises 98 meters above the River Thames and houses the iconic clock faces and mechanism. Big Ben has become a globally recognized symbol of London and the United Kingdom due to its history and prominence in the Palace of Westminster.
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Big Ben is London's iconic landmark clock tower located next to the Houses of Parliament. It is over 100 meters tall and contains the largest four-faced clock in the UK. The clock is named after Benjamin Hall, the foreman of its construction in 1858. For visitors to England, seeing Big Ben in person is considered one of the top attractions in London to experience its history and hear its hourly chimes broadcast across the city.
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Big Ben is the nickname of the large bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The 14 ton bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall who ordered its construction. The four 23 foot diameter clock faces were once the largest in the world and are located in the clock tower in Westminster, London. The tower is open most days from 9am to 4:30pm for tours, with modified hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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The Big Ben Clock Tower in London has been fully operational since 1859. It is used to mark important occasions for England like ringing in the New Year and Remembrance Day. The clock itself, called Big Ben, houses a large bell weighing almost 14 tons named after Sir Benjamin Hall who ordered it. Over the years, the tower has shifted slightly due to ground conditions but the clock mechanisms remain protected and keep accurate time, even during World War II bombings. Big Ben remains an iconic symbol of Britain and a landmark for tourists.
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Big Ben is located in London within the Palace of Westminster. It is the largest mechanical clock in the world, though its name refers specifically to the main bell. Big Ben was built in 1858 next to the Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament, and began operating in 1859. The clock was designed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin during the reconstruction of the Palace of Westminster following a fire in 1834. Big Ben stands 96.3 meters tall and has a base of 225 square meters.
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England is part of the United Kingdom, with London as its capital city and the largest city in the UK. The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London, commonly referred to as Big Ben after its largest bell, was completed in 1858 and features a 23-foot diameter clock face designed by Augustus Pugin with 312 pieces of opal glass.
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The Big Ben clock tower in London was built from 1843 to 1859 after a fire at Westminster Palace. Architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin designed parts of Big Ben and Westminster Palace. Big Ben stands over 100 meters tall and weighs over 8,000 tons. It has not chimed since 2017 due to ongoing renovations, and will remain silent until around 2021.
Big ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell located inside the Elizabeth Tower in London, formerly known as the Clock Tower. The bell weighs over 13 tons and strikes every hour. The Elizabeth Tower rises 98 meters above the River Thames and houses the iconic clock faces and mechanism. Big Ben has become a globally recognized symbol of London and the United Kingdom due to its history and prominence in the Palace of Westminster.
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Big Ben is London's iconic landmark clock tower located next to the Houses of Parliament. It is over 100 meters tall and contains the largest four-faced clock in the UK. The clock is named after Benjamin Hall, the foreman of its construction in 1858. For visitors to England, seeing Big Ben in person is considered one of the top attractions in London to experience its history and hear its hourly chimes broadcast across the city.
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Big Ben is the nickname of the large bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The 14 ton bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall who ordered its construction. The four 23 foot diameter clock faces were once the largest in the world and are located in the clock tower in Westminster, London. The tower is open most days from 9am to 4:30pm for tours, with modified hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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The Houses of Parliament, where British laws are debated and enacted in a Gothic building designed after a fire in 1840. Big Ben, the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world located in the Palace of Westminster. Tower Bridge, the iconic bridge over the River Thames consisting of two towers connected by horizontal walkways. Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch located in Westminster.
London
The document provides information about several notable London landmarks:
Big Ben refers to the great bell and clock tower in the Palace of Westminster. The Elizabeth Tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch, located in Westminster. It was originally built as a private home in the 18th century and became the royal palace in the 19th century.
Tower Bridge spans the River Thames near the Tower of London. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge that was completed in 1894.
Wellington Arch was built in the 1820s as a monument to Britain's victories over Napoleon. It originally stood near Hyde Park Corner but was later
London sights
The construction of Tower Bridge in London took 8 years to complete between 1886-1894. Over 70,000 tons of concrete and 11,000 tons of steel were used to construct the massive piers and framework for the towers and walkways. The bridge's original architect, Sir John Wolfe-Barry, replaced the initial medieval facade design with a more ornate Victorian Gothic style.
My trip to london
This document provides information about sights to see on a round London sightseeing tour, including:
The Tower of London, a historic fortress that now welcomes 2 million visitors annually to see the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters.
Tower Bridge, a 1894 bridge that now allows visitors to learn about its history through interactive exhibits.
The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, home to the elected House of Commons and House of Lords.
Big Ben, the famous clock tower within the Houses of Parliament known for its 13.5 ton bell and world-renowned chimes.
St. Paul's Cathedral, built by Christopher Wren to replace the previous cathedral
Ben pisa2
The document discusses three famous bell towers:
1) Big Ben is actually the name for the largest bell inside the Elizabeth Tower in London, weighing 13 tons. While not open to the public, UK residents can visit through their MPs.
2) The Leaning Tower of Pisa began tilting during its construction in 1173. At 55 meters tall and weighing 14,700 tons, it leans at a 10% angle and has 294 steps.
3) The Italian government closed the tower in 1990 for safety concerns and spent 10 years reconstructing it to reduce the lean, reopening it to the public in 2001.
The seat of power
This guided tour provides an overview of some of London's most important political and historical sites, beginning with Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Hall, Whitehall, Downing Street, Scotland Yard, and the London Eye. Key details are given about each location, such as Westminster Abbey being the site of coronations and royal burials, the Houses of Parliament housing the two legislative chambers, and 10 Downing Street serving as the home and office of the British Prime Minister. Fun facts are also included, like Larry the cat residing at 10 Downing Street and the original location of Scotland Yard police headquarters.
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This document provides information about several important landmarks and symbols of England. It mentions the red rose and oak tree as the national flower and tree of England. It also discusses prominent members of the British royal family. Several iconic London structures are described, including Big Ben, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, and the London Eye. Big Ben refers to the great bell within the Elizabeth Tower in London. Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle located on Salisbury Plain. Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the British royal family. The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is where the British parliament conducts business. The Tower of London was built by William the
London
This document provides a summary of some of the most famous sights to see in London on a sightseeing tour. It describes landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament (home to Big Ben), St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey. Brief histories and facts are given about each landmark, such as descriptions of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the opening of Tower Bridge to visitors, and St. Paul's Cathedral withstanding World War II bombings.
London
This document provides a summary of some of the most famous sights to see in London on a sightseeing tour. It describes landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament (home to Big Ben), St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey. Brief histories and facts are given about each landmark, such as descriptions of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the opening of Tower Bridge to visitors, and St. Paul's Cathedral withstanding World War II bombings.
London
This document provides a summary of some of the most famous sights to see in London on a sightseeing tour. It describes landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament (home to Big Ben), St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey. Brief histories and facts are given about each landmark, such as descriptions of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the opening of Tower Bridge to visitors, and St. Paul's Cathedral withstanding World War II bombings.
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This document provides information about various sights and attractions in London, England. It lists over 20 iconic landmarks and buildings such as Big Ben, London Eye, House of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and describes their histories. It also outlines several major museums located in London including the British Museum, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Science Museum.
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The big ben
- 1. The project on British architecture Made by Tatiana Piven and Nataly Smirnova “The Big Ben”
- 2. The Big Ben history and the construction
- 3. The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster-officially named Saint Stephen’s Tower-is commonly known as the Big Ben. The tower is one of the London’s most famous landmarks
- 4. The Clock Tower was raised as a part of the rebuilt Palace of Westminster destroyed by fire on the night of 16 October 1834. The tower was built by Augustus Pugin in 1844 in gothic style as a symbol of the power and greatness of the British Empire in the XIX century
- 5. The tower was completed in 1858 and is 96 meters high and has 16 storeys. Because of the excavation of tunnels near Westminster the rower tilts 0,9 mm each year since 2003. It has 4 dials which are directed towards the 4 cardinal directions
- 6. The clock was the largest in the world and is still the largest in Great-Britain. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. 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.
- 7. The clock's movement is famous for its reliability. The designers were the lawyer and amateur horologist Edmund Beckett Denison, and George Airy, the Astronomer Royal. Construction was entrusted to clockmaker Edward John Dent. The clockwork mechanism in a room below weighs 5 tons. Its pendulum is 4.0 m long, weighs 300 kg and beats every 2 seconds. On top of the pendulum is a small stack of old penny coins. Adding or removing a penny will change the clock's speed by 0.4 seconds per day.
- 8. There are five bells. The clock’s hour bell is the largest and is commonly known as Big Ben. The other four are used as quarter bells.
- 9. The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell, is the largest bell in the tower, it’s better known by the nickname Big Ben. The hour bell was probably named after Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works. Some sources however claim the bell was named after Benjamin Caunt, a British heavyweight boxing champion. It’s 16 tons weight.
- 10. The clock is known for its reliability, it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II on May 1941, the clock kept on chiming. The clock's mechanism, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy.