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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, [1] [2] and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, [3] which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. [4] Originally known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
The Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) At the north end of the palace is the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known by the nickname "Big Ben". At 96 metres (315 ft) it is only slightly shorter than the Victoria Tower, but much slimmer. [24] It was called the Clock Tower until 2012, when it was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
1 People with the nickname. 2 Fictional characters. 3 Other uses. 4 See also. ... Big Ben is a bell in Elizabeth Tower which is part of the Palace of Westminster in ...
Piccadilly Circus (September 2012) Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster and usually refers to both the clock and the clock tower (Elizabeth Tower).
He was the only royal great-grandchild that got to use it.
Clock towers are a common sight in many parts of the world with some being iconic buildings. One example is the Elizabeth Tower in London (usually called "Big Ben", although strictly this name belongs only to the bell inside the tower).
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Undoubtedly one of the cutest couples on the planet, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth have been married for over 70 years. Through thick and thin, the royal pair have stuck by each other's sides.