The History Of Big Ben 1859 2017 History

Did you know that Big Ben is the main bell inside London's famous clock tower, not the tower itself? Find out more about one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

When was Big Ben built? The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844, it was decided the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should include a tower and a clock.

A massive bell was required and the first attempt (made by John Warner & Sons at Stockton-on-Tees) cracked irreparably.

Certain years passed out for the full video uploaded, I had recently made a error video editing that i skipped a scene that i forgot, as for it Here's the original video I found past 2017. history.com/news/how-did-big-ben-get-its-name

© 2017 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
( history.com/)

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

© 2018 TwisterXV-Tech

#History #BigBen #London