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2.3 Malfunctions, breakdowns, and other interruptions in operationĮlizabeth Tower, previously called the Clock Tower but more popularly known as Big Ben, was raised as a part of Charles Barry's design for a new palace, after the old Palace of Westminster was largely destroyed by fire on the night of 16 October 1834.

With a few exceptions, the tower's renowned bells will be silent until the renovation is complete. On 21 August 2017, the tower began a four-year period of renovation. Ī British cultural icon, the tower is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and is often in the establishing shot of films set in London.

When completed in 1859, it was, says clockmaker Ian Westworth, “the prince of timekeepers: the biggest, most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world.” The tower had its 150th anniversary on, during which celebratory events took place. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012 previously, it was known simply as the Clock Tower. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminsterĥ1☃0′03″N 0☀7′29″W / 51.5007°N 0.1246°W / 51.5007 -0.1246 Coordinates: 51☃0′03″N 0☀7′29″W / 51.5007°N 0.1246°W / 51.5007 -0.1246īig Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower as well.