Big Ben
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| Address | Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK |
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| Height | 9600 (cm) |
| Opened | May 31, 1859 |
| Architectural styles | Gothic Revival architecture |
| Architects | Augustus Pugin |
| Charles Barry | |
| Did you know | Big Ben first rang across Westminster on 31 May 1859. |
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| ID | 734043 |
About Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.
Where is the Big Ben
Remembrance Day: King Charles leads wreath-laying on Whitehall
... The two minutes silence that falls after Big Ben sounds sees faces long with memory and grief, none more so than the King, a single poppy blazing out from the blue-grey lapel of his greatcoat...
New year: Fireworks and street parties as UK celebrates start of 2023
... As Big Ben rang out to mark the new year, London s famous skyline exploded into colour with a barrage of fireworks...
Remembrance Sunday: UK to fall silent to commemorate war dead
... The beginning of the silence will be marked by Big Ben striking 11 times at 11:00 GMT...
Armistice Day: UK to hold two-minute silence
... This year s commemorations to remember the war dead will include the recently restored Big Ben striking 11 times...
When do the clocks go back? Big Ben prepares for first change in five years
... The Great Clock of Westminster, widely but unofficially known as Big Ben, will be changed by parliamentary mechanics in the early hours of Sunday...
Queen's funeral: King Charles 'moved beyond measure' by support
... With the route lined with military personnel and police, Big Ben will toll at one-minute intervals as the procession moves slowly through the streets of the capital...
William and Harry side by side behind Queen's coffin
... Big Ben rang out around the streets, tolling each minute...
Brexit: UK's divorce bill from EU could rise to £42. 5bn
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