BBC4 年
Big Ben: Cost of repairing Elizabeth Tower rises by £18.6m
The cost of repairing the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the famous Big Ben bell, has risen by £18.6m following the discovery of bomb damage and asbestos. The need for more money was only ...
THE WEEK7 年
Big Ben: 10 fast facts about the Great Clock
The Elizabeth Tower is the parliamentary tower holding ... one working clock face will always remain visible. Will public tours be possible? No. Big Ben is normally open for tours three times ...
来自MSN1 个月
Why Does Big Ben Have a Slight Lean? The History Behind London’s Iconic Clock Tower
Despite its lean, experts say the Elizabeth Tower will stay safe for 4,000 to 10,000 years. This shows the amazing engineering skill behind this beloved London landmark. The story of Big Ben’s ...
BBC3 年
Big Ben to chime again after five-year restoration project
Big Ben will chime hourly again from early next year as work on Parliament's Elizabeth Tower nears an end. The refurbishment was originally expected to be finished this year, but was held up due ...