It’s tied to the tower’s rich history and the challenges of building it on marshy ground near the River Thames. The Structural Origins of Big Ben’s Lean The iconic Big Ben clock tower in ...

Explore the incredible crafting of Big Ben Tower, made entirely from magnetic balls! Watch as thousands of magnetic pieces come together to form the iconic structure, with every detail meticulously ...

But Big Ben was broadcast to usher in 1924, and later, a microphone was installed inside the clock tower and connected directly to Broadcasting House. This moving coil microphone is one of a ...

having previously been called the Clock Tower, when it was renamed in honour of the Queen to mark her diamond jubilee in 2012. JESSICA TAYLOR/ UK PARLIAMENT The 12-tonne Big Ben bell has now been ...

That was due to a major restoration work taking place on the world-famous Elizabeth Tower, which houses the clock ... anniversary of Big Ben's bongs on the radio, go to History of the BBC and ...

At dusk, Big Ben’s clock tower is beautifully illuminated ... is renowned for its rich history and classic hat designs. The 19th-century wooden hatmaker’s tools and mechanical sizing ...