Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, leans slightly. It tilts 0.26 degrees to the north-west. This was found during plans for the Jubilee Line extension.
Actually, the clock is not called Big Ben. That’s the name of one of the five bells in the Elizabeth Tower since 2012. Before that it was the Clock Tower, but everyone always calls it Big Ben.
At dusk, Big Ben’s clock tower is beautifully illuminated, offering a striking view of its intricate details and the surrounding cityscape. From Big Ben—the massive, 15-ton bell that sits ...
Big Ben - the commonly used name for the Palace of Westminster's Elizabeth Tower - is currently undergoing ... 59 minutes - when not dressed as a huge clock. He added: "Having run the London ...
North Koreans are to be given a taste of London life with a replica of Big Ben reportedly being erected in the country's capital. Pyongyang's take on Augustus Pugin's iconic clock tower will ...