Big Ben

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Big Ben bell tower of London, part of the architectural complex of the Palace of Westminster

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The tower was erected in 1858, the clock tower were put progress May 21 1859.

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Big Ben - the name of the tower does not, a13-ton bell that rings inside .

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In 1844 by the decision of the Parliament established a commission on the construction of the clock tower.

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But 851 was found designer Edmund Beckett Denison, who decided to beat the record of the weight bell in New York in the 10 tons and cast a bell weighing 16 tons.

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Castings engaged George Mears. During the week, the bell was melted, and then it took 20 days to ensure that the metal has cooled and took shape.

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Cast iron arrows poured from a light alloy. Opening Hours are May 31, 1859.

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Big Ben is the only one bell. The height of 2 meters and a diameter equal to about 3 meters.

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The tower height of 61 meters, the watch at a height of 55 cm from the ground.

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The Big Ben tourists are not allowed. To get to the top 96-meter tower is possible only by a narrow spiral staircase.

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The name Big Ben is surrounded by interesting stories.

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Big Ben - symbol of its time .

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Thank you!  Sukhanova Alina!