The clock tower was built in the 1840s and 1850s ... and the Striking Train is responsible for ringing the largest bell "Big Ben". During the video you'll learn more specifically about the parts ...

Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of Parliament ... This makes it easier for maintenance teams to get to the tower’s inside. Also, the Victorian glass in the clock faces was replaced ...

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.

Big Ben is a very old clock - it's been around for over 160 years! The name 'Big Ben' is a nickname - the official title of the clock is the Elizabeth Tower, which holds both the bells that make ...

Inside the Parliamentary estate ... He added: "I understand why people would get excited about Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower and the clock because they are so symbolic and people come from ...