![]() Since then it has become Britain’s most famous bell. So as work gets underway to restore the much-loved landmark, we thought it was time to ask: when was Big Ben built? The origins of London’s Big Benīig Ben – the name given to the great bell rather than the actual clock – was installed in the Palace of Westminster clock tower in 1859. Works include repairing the clock, as well as the fabric of the tower, and while the whole project is expected to take four years, the bongs will still sound as special events. ![]() Credit: UK Parliament It is a symbol of London the world over, but do you know the origins of Big Ben? If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘when was Big Ben built?’ then read on for a potted history of our most famous landmarkīig Ben has been telling the time for Londoners since the mid 19th century and is now undergoing essential maintenance that has meant Big Ben’s bongs have fallen silent.
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