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COVID information. The Houses of Parliament's iconic clock tower is one of London's most famous landmarks. What is Big Ben? Big Ben facts Each dial is seven metres in diameter. The minute hands are 4. The numbers are approximately 60cm 23in long. There are pieces of glass in each clock dial. A special light above the clock faces is illuminated when parliament is in session. Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum.

Big Ben has rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the Commons chamber during the Second World War, the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to strike the hours. When was Big Ben built? How tall is Big Ben? Where is Big Ben? Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? The origin of the name Big Ben is not known, although two different theories exist.

The first is that is was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first commissioner of works, a large man who was known affectionately in the house as "Big Ben". The second theory is that it was named after a heavyweight boxing champion at that time, Benjamin Caunt.

Also known as "Big Ben", this nickname was commonly bestowed in society to anything that was the heaviest in its class. Big Ben chimes Ever wanted to hear what Big Ben sounds like at midday? This October half term step up alongside superstar footballer Mo Salah. Unveiled by the man himself, the figure joins the A-list in our Awards Party zone. Find out more. Had a great time at Madame Tussauds London. Great attraction, lots to see and do. Swift entrance and not too congested whilst inside.

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