Big Ben
is the nickname for the great bellis the nickname
for the great bell of the clockis the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminsteris the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in Londonis the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is now officially called the Elizabeth Tower, after being renamed in 2012 (from "Clock Tower") to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, after being renamed in 2012 (from "Clock Tower") to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. The tower was completed in 1858 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009,during which celebratory events took place
He oversaw the later stages of the rebuilding of the Houses of ParliamentHe oversaw the later stages of the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament, including the installation of the 13.8-tonne hour bell, "Big Ben", in the clock tower.
The bell was named in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, and his name is inscribed on it.