Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell housed in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster, a defining sound of London since the mid-19th century. The tower, completed in 1858, rises over the River Thames and forms part of the parliamentary complex that anchors the city’s political life. The bell itself weighs over 13 tons and chimes on the hour, its deep tone instantly recognizable to generations of visitors and residents alike. Here you stand near Bridge Street, with the tower set against the often overcast London sky. The clock’s mechanism—an engineering achievement of its era—drives a face that’s 7 meters in diameter, with numerals and hands crafted to endure the city’s damp climate. The tower has become a symbol of parliamentary democracy and British civic identity, its silhouette shaping countless photographs and films. …
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