Big Ben is one of London’s most famous historical landmarks
Big Ben is one of London’s most famous historical landmarks
Big Ben, that famous clock that is one of the famous historical and tourist attractions in London, and we will present a group of interesting facts and information about that old clock.
1- Big Ben is not a tower.
Many people think that Big Ben is a tower, but this is not true, as it is a loud clock with a big bell inside and there is Big Ben inside the tower.
2- website:
The Ben is located inside a tower called the Elizabeth Tower, which was completed in 1859 AD.
3-Ben’s song:
Ben rings its bells loud every 15 minutes, and with the bells ringing it sings after famous London tunes such as:
- During this hour
- Lord be my compass.
- Additionally, by Your might
- A foot must not slip
4- Correct the timing error:
In August 2015, it was discovered that Big Ben was 6 seconds ahead of the local time, and the coins inside it were removed to correct the timing error.
5- Another bell in another country:
The factory that manufactured Ben made another bell called the Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania, USA, and both Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were cracked.
6- The watch was dimmed for a military purpose:
During World War II, the Ben was dimmed so that German bombers would not recognize it and use it as a reference during the war.
7- Giant Clock
It takes about 5 hours to return the hands of the Big Ben to their place on all four faces of the watch.
8- How to adjust and adjust then Ben clock:
The British currency (British pennies) is used to adjust the timing of Big Ben.
9- Responsible for setting the clock:
Specialists need to adjust the clock to climb about 334 steps inside the Elizabeth Tower, at a rate of 3 times a week to adjust the timing, as the timing changes with weather and climate in London and atmospheric pressure or every 156 years.
10- The cost of building Ben:
If the Ben was built today, it would cost $222,000.
11- The function of Ben in World War I
To prevent German missile strikes on Britain, Ben’s bells were muted for two years during the First World War, and the clock’s nighttime illumination was turned off.
12- The business after Ben:
There is a business that specializes in keeping track of the Ben watch, and it has staff on call 24/7 to respond rapidly to any emergency errors that may arise.
13- Starlings scuffle with Ben:
A flock of starlings perched on the Big Ben’s minute hand in 1949, forcing the clock to stop ticking for nearly 4.5 minutes.
14- Mile Elizabeth Tower
Similar to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Big Ben is housed in a tower that leans slightly.
15- The moniker Ben’s etymology
Ben Caunt, a player and weightlifter, is often credited with giving the Big Ben its name, although some attribute it to Benjamin Hall, London’s chief business inspector.