Big Ben has been lit up in a colourful tribute to the King as preparations for this Saturday's Coronation ... the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock - were projected on to the 160-year-old building.

Big Ben is a very old clock - it's been around for over 160 years! The name 'Big Ben' is a nickname - the official title of the clock is the Elizabeth Tower, which holds both the bells that make ...

-Big Ben was built after fire devastated the old Houses of Parliament in 1834. Since then, its four great clockfaces have watched over 7 monarchs, welcomed in 32 prime ministers, and survived 2 ...

However, it wasn’t until 11 th July 1859 that Big Ben began to bong.. Siblings: Big Ben is one of five bells in the Elizabeth Tower.On the hour, their notes all combine to form their famous tune ...

This has been Big Ben’s longest silence. In its 163 years, the bells (and the clock’s hands) have been quieted or slowed just a handful of times — by heavy snow and freezing temperatures ...

The old fella last chimed for a sustained period in 2017, before he was silenced for a major renovation. But that’s all about to change, because Big Ben is going to bong again soon.

Admission for the tour is £25 (US$31.60) for adults and £10 ($12.64) for children 11–17 years old. Admission to Big Ben grants visitors access to Westminster Hall, the room where Queen ...