Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, leans slightly. It tilts 0.26 degrees to the north-west. This was found during plans for the Jubilee Line extension.

Thursday marks the 160th anniversary of when Big Ben began striking the hour, on 11 July 1859. The Great Bell forms part of the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower - commonly known as Big Ben.

Of course, London's Elizabeth Tower ('Big Ben' is technically the name of the bell) was not actually on fire on Thursday evening or even today. But for those who were worried, you can see the ...

The clock hands of Elizabeth Tower have been removed during maintenance ... ones while the originals undergo conservation work. The London landmark chimed for the last time in August and will ...

The display opened with the message ‘Your New Year Is Unwritten’ and ended with a message from Paddington Bear. | ITV ...

A Brighton landmark has been named as being one of the most dangerous to drive past in the UK. Ivy Casino, using figures from ...

From Big Ben—the massive, 15-ton bell that sits within the Great Clock of Elizabeth Tower, Westminster—to the gothic facade of the Houses of Parliament, London is awash in iconic buildings ...

Every New Year’s Eve, Big Ben’s chimes mark the start of the new year, as thousands of people gather to watch the fireworks display along the River Thames. It’s a magical moment that’s broadcast to ...

City Hall’s display - believed to be costing around £2million - went ahead as Big Ben’s bongs sounded at midnight ...

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