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Big Ben’s clock stopped this morning. Here’s why and when London’s most iconic watch will restart
Christopher Hope, political editor at GB News posted on X saying the clock had stopped at 9am and that by 10, it still hadn’t restarted. This comes after Big Ben underwent a major refurbishment ...
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Why Does Big Ben Have a Slight Lean? The History Behind London’s Iconic Clock Tower
Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, leans slightly. It tilts 0.26 degrees to the north-west. This was found during plans for the Jubilee Line extension.
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How this famous clock stays on time for New Year’s Eve
Take a ride on a 155mph sleeper train to Hong Kong ...
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Big Ben: Clock chiming again for Remembrance Sunday before resuming regular service
Big Ben is a very old clock - it's been around for over 160 years! The name 'Big Ben' is a nickname - the official title of the clock is the Elizabeth Tower, which holds both the bells that make ...
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Big Ben clock tower hands removed for maintenance
The clock hands of Elizabeth Tower have been removed during maintenance and restoration work in the Palace of Westminster. The tower is undergoing a £61m refurbishment, up from the original ...
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No Brexit Day plan for Big Ben as countdown clock to light up No 10
A clock counting down to the moment the UK leaves ... But the plans do not include Big Ben chiming, after Commons authorities said the cost could not be justified. A campaign to find the £500,000 ...
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Your next adventure: London, England
At dusk, Big Ben’s clock tower is beautifully illuminated, offering a striking view of its intricate details and the surrounding cityscape. From Big Ben—the massive, 15-ton bell that sits ...