Big Ben Wallpapers

About Big Ben Wallpapers

Big Ben is the famous clock tower next to the Palace of Westminster in London. It is the second-largest tetrahedral clock in the world. "Big Ben" is the name of the clock tower bell, but over time, the public has used it to denote the entire structure. On June 26, 2012, the tower's name was changed to "Elizabeth Tower" with the parliament's decision in honor of the 60th anniversary of the queen's accession.

Augustus Pugin designed big Ben in a neo-Gothic style. When it was completed in 1859, its clock was the largest in the world. Big Ben is 316 feet (96 m) high, and the climb from ground level to the bell tower is 334 steps. Its base is square and measures 40 feet (12 m) on each side. The dials of the watch are 22.5 feet (6.9 m) in diameter. All four nations of England are represented in the tower on shields, including a rose for England, a thistle for Scotland, a clover for Northern Ireland, and a leek for Wales. On May 31, 2009, the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the tower were held.

Big Ben is the largest of the tower's five bells and weighs 13.5 long tons (13.7 tons; 15.1 short tons). It was the UK's largest bell for 23 years. The origin of the bell's nickname is questionable; It may be named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its installation, or heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt. Four quarter bells ring at 15, 30, and 45 minutes and just before Big Ben tolls.

Big Ben is a British cultural icon that is recognized all over the world. It is one of the most important symbols of the UK and parliamentary democracy and is often used to film movies shot in London. The clock tower has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Big Ben is the most important symbol of the United Kingdom, according to the votes of 2000 people who participated in a survey.

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