Sir George Airy (Astronomer Royal) solved the problem by rotating the bell 90 degrees, cutting a square at the end of the crack to stop it spreading and installing a lighter hammer. and unfortunately, the replacement Big Ben also cracked two months after installation at the point where the hammer struck. That cracked the first time it was struck. In 1752, a smaller bell cast there became the Liberty Bell. No one accepted the blame.Ī replacement bell weighing 13½ tons was cast by George Mears in London in April 1858 at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which itself dates back to 1570. It was the largest bell even made in Britain but it cracked during tests before it could be lifted into position. Big Ben, after Sir Benjamin Hall, was the name given to the original 16 ton bell cast by Warners in Stockton on Tees in August 1856. But virtually everyone actually understands 'Big Ben' to be the largest of the five bells in the clock tower, on which the hour is struck. 'Big Ben' is the name widely used to mean the clock or the whole Palace of Westminster tower overlooking the River Thames in London. If you are checking out the House of Parliament Circus you might also want to join any of the free London tours that are available on offer.This is actually the youngest of all the clocks in these articles on important clocks but it surely deserves inclusion, not just because it's the largest four-dial clock in the World but because it's an iconic symbol of London, freedom and democracy. There are also audio tours as well as guided tours, which are ideal for children so you can explore the area at your own pace. During this time, there are guided tours to both the chambers and various other historic areas, as well as every Saturday any time of the year. Parliament recesses for three months over the summer, as well as over the Easter and Christmas holidays. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £37 for families, £10 for students and £6 for children (aged five to 16), however, children under the age of five can get in for free. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:15 p.m.
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