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Big Ben, Clock tower in London, UK

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

The tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Bell's strikes were heard for the first time on 31 July that year.

Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of both London and England.

The tower is not open to the general public, but UK residents can arrange tours through their Member of Parliament.

Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, the interior of the tower is not open to overseas visitors.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: September 28, 1843

Architects: Augustus Pugin, Charles Barry

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Height: 96 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Material: Caen stone, limestone

Website: parliament.uk/bigben

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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Big Ben Clock tower in London, UK

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

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Big Ben Clock tower in London, UK
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Big Ben Bell within the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London, England

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Big Ben
Big Ben Bell within the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London, England
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14 Lampstandards Flanking Carriage Drive In New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament City of Westminster, Greater London, SW1P

United Kingdom 68 m
14 Lampstandards Flanking Carriage Drive In New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament
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Portcullis House Government building in London, UK

Portcullis House is an office building in Westminster that provides offices for Members of Parliament and their staff.

United Kingdom 70 m
Portcullis House
Portcullis House Government building in London, UK
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Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue in London, UK

Boadicea and Her Daughters is a bronze sculptural group in London.

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Boadicea and Her Daughters
Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue in London, UK
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St Stephen's Tavern Pub in Westminster, London

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St Stephen's Tavern
St Stephen's Tavern Pub in Westminster, London
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House of Commons Library Parliamentary library in the United Kingdom

The House of Commons Library provides information services to Members of Parliament and their staff.

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House of Commons Library
House of Commons Library Parliamentary library in the United Kingdom
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Gates, Railings, Gate Piers To New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament Grade I listed gate in the United Kingdom

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Gates, Railings, Gate Piers To New Palace Yard, Houses Of Parliament
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34-36, Parliament Street Sw1 City of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

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34-36, Parliament Street Sw1
34-36, Parliament Street Sw1 City of Westminster, Greater London, SW1A
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Parliamentary War Memorial World War I memorial in United Kingdom.

The Parliamentary War Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to those who lost their lives in World War I.

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Parliamentary War Memorial
Parliamentary War Memorial World War I memorial in United Kingdom.
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