Historical Events tagged with "bell foundry"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Recasting the Big Ben Bell at Whitechapel
April 10th, 1858 166 years ago
Following the cracking of the original Big Ben, a new bell weighing 13.76 tonnes was recast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. This bell was designed to replace the original, which had failed during testing. The project was commissioned for the Palace of Westminster as a means to continue the legacy of timekeeping synonymous with the iconic clock tower. The recasting was crucial for ensuring the functioning of the chimes that would accompany London's renowned Big Ben.
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