BIG BEN

Hello everyone,
today I am going to apprise you with Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London called Big Ben. Probably a lot of you have been to London and a lot of you have seen Big Ben as well but I hope you will find out some new interesting facts about the amazing bell.


HISTORY OF BIG BEN

On 16th October 1834, the Palace of Westminster was destroyed by a huge fire. Then, when the flames were extinguished, there wasn't much left (only Westminster Hall). Charles Barry was chosen to re-build it, so he did with help of some designers. Of course, the Great Clock needed bells. One bell for the hour, plus four bells to chime the quarter hours. The Big Bell was supposed to be called "Victoria" (after the Queen) but Londoners nicknamed it "Big Ben" and the name remained. Big ben was introduced 7/9 1859




I have been once in London and I must say, Big Ben is a beautiful construction and I really admire the idea but mainly the appearance










Last but not least, I would like to tell you - the people who haven't been there - that Big Ben is located in London districts called Whitehall and Westminster and it's worth seeing this monument!



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