Big Ben
Clock tower in London, EnglandBig Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally named the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The clock is a striking clock with five bells.
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AI Generated- 16 October 1834The old Palace of Westminster was largely destroyed by fire, prompting the design of a new palace.
- 28 September 1843Construction of Elizabeth Tower began as part of Charles Barry's design for a new Palace of Westminster.
- 1852Augustus Pugin, the designer of the tower, died.
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