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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Armistice Day: UK to hold two-minute silence
By Charley AdamsBBC News
The UK will mark Armistice Day with a two-minute silence on Friday.
This year's commemorations to remember The War dead will include The recently restored Big Ben striking 11 times.
The Silence is held every year at 11:00 GMT on 11 November to mark The End of World War One in 1918.
Remembrance Day services will be held on Sunday, including one attended by The Royal Family at The Cenotaph - The First since The death of The Queen .
During The Service , which The Prince and Princess of Wales will also attend, King Charles will lay a poppy wreath incorporating a ribbon of his racing colours of scarlet, purple and gold.
Royal racing colours were also incorporated into The wreaths of The late Queen, George V and George Vi .
A wreath will also be laid on behalf of Queen Consort for The First Time , while she watches from The Balcony of The Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office building.
Prince William will lay a wreath previously laid by his father, featuring The white Prince of Wales feathers and a new ribbon in Welsh red.
Big Ben will strike 11 times at 11:00 GMT on Friday and also on Remembrance Sunday to mark The Beginning of The two minutes silence.
The Bell has been largely silent for five years after it was dismantled and repaired in a renovation project.
During her 70-year reign The late Queen, who lived through World War Two, only missed seven Remembrance services - including in 2021 due to a back sprain.
The Royal Family will also attend The annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall on Saturday Evening .
Source of news: bbc.com
