London's Big Ben

Big Ben, London's most famous icons located in the Tower of the Palace of Westminster, the houses of Parliament, the House of Lords, the House of Commons and Westminster Hall includes.

Big Ben in London is the nickname which is 13 tons Bell actually the top of the Tower, although it often around the clock and the clock tower is expanded.The tower built in 1288, the bell rang out his first Carillon to 31 Mai 1859.Es is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing Bell Tower.

Interesting is that the clock tower not open to foreign visitors, but UK residents a tour can arrange although 334 steps cause foot up, to to the top as there is no lift.

Augustus Pugin designed the clock, and selects the 312 parts of Opal integrate and each page of the clock has a Latin inscription which features, 'O Lord, stay safe our Queen Victoria first.'

Known for their reliability, the Flash itself with two ran London's iconic clock to time during the heavy bombing while damaged dials.The dials were darkened at night during the world wars to prevent I and II, attack.The only time that has a major breakdown Big Ben was on 5 August 1976, over nine months taken London's this watch six long wurde.Im August 2007 maintenance weeks from the service for 26 days, had train to replace the bearings in his quest and large Bell-striker.

Big Ben is a popular symbol of London and the UK. the image and the chimes are by ITN's news at ten, ITV News bulletins, BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service verwendet.London's historic clock plays a very important role during the new year's Eve Countdown and celebrate if all eyes on the clock.

May 2009 Big Ben London celebrated their 150th exist and we look forward to another 150 years the exact time and glockenspiel.

The article is written by Madhukar Shah for London Town Hotels limited, fastest growing London hotels Group website.

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