![]() However, between 20 the clock fell silent (except for special occasions such as New Year's Eve and Remembrance Sunday) while work was carried out on the clock mechanism itself, ensuring that Big Ben will continue to work smoothly well into the future. In times of war, however, the clock tower goes into hiding. It even kept chiming during the bombing attacks of World War II.Īlthough there are few occasions when Big Ben has suffered punctuality incidents, Londoners will never forget 1962 New Year’s Eve, when the clock chimed the new year 10 minutes late due to the harsh weather conditions. Ordinarily, Big Ben is a beacon of English pride with its bright glow and vociferous ring. It is one of the world’s most reliable clocks, withstanding rain, wind and snow. At night, the four dials are illuminated. ![]() The clock has four dials, each with a 23-foot diameter. The Oversized Comfort Flex mesh seat is 25.25 x 17. The Heavy Duty Helix tubing gives this ladder stand an increased weight capacity of 350lbs. There are 292 steps to get to the dial and 334 steps to get to the belfry where the Great Bell is kept. The X-Stand, Big Ben 1.5 is an 18’ single person ladderstand, featuring our revolutionary Jaw Safety System. It has become one of the most recognisable British icons and its chimes are broadcasted by BBC radio every day. The clock tower is the same height as 21 London buses piled on top of each other, i.e. British punctualityīig Ben’s four-faced clock is set in a 23 feet (7m) frame on all sides of the Tower and was completed in May 1859. However, Big Ben is actually the clock’s Great Bell, which weighs 14 tons and is found inside the tower called Elizabeth Tower. The refurbishment was originally expected to be finished this year, but was held up due. When we envisage Big Ben, we normally think of the Parliament’s clock tower. Big Ben will chime hourly again from early next year as work on Parliaments Elizabeth Tower nears an end. The gothic-styled tower standing 315 feet (96 m) high holds a four-faced clock and was built in 1858 at the far end of the Parliament.
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