Big Ben
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In the late 19th century another Steller, called Big Ben Butler, became a local celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Two weeks before the show, young seamstresses were crocheting floral motifs in mohair and Japanese metallic thread at a south London studio overlooking the Thames river and Big Ben.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
The refurbishment of Big Ben - officially known as the Elizabeth Tower - is among the six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
Emergency services were called to the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, at 07:24 GMT on Saturday and spent hours managing the incident.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025
Afterward: tea and crumpets at an inexpensive café, then a long, looping stroll that would take them past both Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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