His stepson, Frederick Dent takes over the project.ġ856-1857 - The bell is cast in northern England and transported to London. The area is surveilled using CCTV cameras, alarms, and other security technology.ġ843 - Construction on the clock tower begins.įebruary 1852 - Clockmaker Edward John Dent is recruited to design the clock.ġ853 - Dent passes away. Visitors go through airport style security checks.
Tours are available to only UK residents by request through a Member of Parliament or a Member of the House of Lords. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and the bell.īig Ben chimes on the hour and has quarter bells that chime every fifteen minutes. It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. Here’s some background information about Big Ben, the clock and bell in Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in London.
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