BIG BEN
The Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, is among London's most iconic landmarks. It was built in 1859. The Elizabeth Tower
Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the tower. It weighs more than 13 tons. Big Ben www.interactive-english.ru
The Elizabeth Tower stands 96 metres tall and has 11 floors. 96 metres tall
Dials of the clock are seven metres in diameter. An hour hand is 2.8m in length; a minute hand is 4.3m. Dials www.interactive-english.ru
The latin words under the clockface read Domine Salvam Fac Reginam Nostram Victoriam Primam, which means " O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First ".
You can tell when parliament is in session by looking at the clock face. A special light above the clock faces is illuminated when parliament is in session. T he Ayrton Light www.interactive-english.ru
The 150th anniversary of the Elizabeth Tower was celebrated in 2009. Formerly known as the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012. The Elizabeth Tower
The tower is recognised all over the world. It is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. It is often used in the establishing shot of films set in London. Symbol of the United Kingdom www.interactive-english.ru
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