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Big Ben

Big Ben. Clock Tower The Great Clock. Officially known as the Elizabeth Tower. completed on 10 April 1858. fully operational on September 7, 1859. Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The south clock face being cleaned on 11 August 2007. The clock and

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Big Ben

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  1. Big Ben Clock Tower The Great Clock Officially known as the Elizabeth Tower

  2. completed on 10 April 1858 fully operational on September 7, 1859

  3. Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London

  4. The south clock face being cleaned on 11 August 2007 The clock and dials were designed by Augustus Pugin

  5. The clock dials are set in an iron frame 23 feet (7.0 m) in diameter, supporting 312 pieces of opal glass, rather like a stained-glass window.

  6. The largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster. The bell is better known by the nickname Big Ben

  7. The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom.

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