Big Ben
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At the north end of the Houses of Parliament is the Clock Tower, which ranks with Trafalgar Square and Tower Bridge as one of the most celebrated London landmarks. The tower is 98m/320ft high, with a flight of 334 steps leading up to the clock, which has dials 7m/23ft in diameter and minute hands 4m/14ft long. The bell, "Big Ben" said to be named after Sir Benjamin Hall, which strikes the hours, weighs 13 tons. The sound of Big Ben has become known throughout the world as the time signal of BBC radio.
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Address:
Jewel Tower / Big Ben, Abingdon Street, London SW1P 3JY, England
Tips: Not open to the public.
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London.
Big Ben towering over London.
The glow of Big Ben during a London night.
Big Ben in London at 1 o clock.
Close up of the top of Big Ben in London.
