Historical Events tagged with "big ben"
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Big Ben Begins Keeping Time at Parliament
The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament began keeping time, marking a significant moment in British history. Known as the Elizabeth Tower, this iconic structure houses the Great Bell, commonly referred to as Big Ben. The tower was designed by Augustus Pugin and constructed between 1843 and 1859 as part of the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster after a fire. The clock mechanism, created by Edmund Beckett Denison, was notable for its accuracy and ingenuity, setting a new standard for public clocks in England.
Continue ReadingRecasting the Big Ben Bell at Whitechapel
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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