Big Ben

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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

The light which sits above the Big Ben bell at the top of the Elizabeth Tower, was switched off at the outbreak of war in 1939 to comply with blackout regulations.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

According to plans, the procession will start in Parliament Square and a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day speech will be read when Big Ben strikes 12:00 BST.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

The London Eye managers have fixed a camera into position, so that a good shot of everyone is possible against a backdrop of Big Ben.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd