Explore the history of one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Elizabeth Tower ā or as you probably know it: Big Ben. Find out which clock tower in the north of England inspired its design, and what all the different symbols found on the tower mean. We also look at how the now famous clock tower was built and how its most famous
As we count down to London 2012, now's the time to look at how clocks ā from DalĆ's melting watches to Sarah Morris's Big Ben artwork ā have long inspired art or are works of art in themselves Scaffolding covered it up for over five years, but Big Ben was finally unveiled again in 2022. Now is the best time to get your shot with the sparkling, like-new clock tower. 2 Best Photo Spots with Big Ben. I walked all around Big Ben to find the best spots, and Iāve listed my two favorites below. Big Ben Big Ben Photo Spot Location 1: Under But the clock face - restored to its original colours - is now on show, and from spring next year, Big Ben and the four quarter bells will once again play the "Westminster Quarters" melody and3 min. LONDON ā The Great Bell of the Great Clock at the Palace of Westminster, known to all as āBig Ben,ā is scheduled to return to full-time service on Sunday, after being mostly silent