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What was to be the new name of the clock tower?
Elizabeth Tower
The clock tower widely known as Big Ben is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen, the House of Commons has confirmed.
Why is it called Elizabeth Tower?
The clock tower in London that holds the famous Big Ben bell is going to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower, in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Most people know the tower by its nickname Big Ben, but that’s actually the name of the 13½-ton bell inside it. …
What is the name of the clock in Elizabeth Tower?
Big Ben
Big Ben is a tower clock known for its accuracy and for its massive hour bell. Strictly speaking, the name refers only to the bell, which weighs 15.1 tons (13.7 metric tons), but it is commonly associated with the whole clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the London borough of Westminster.
When was the first clock tower built?
The History of Clock Towers Clock towers were invented in the 11th century and were originally used in towns to notify people of emergencies, when it was time to worship and of important events like weddings and funerals and were usually located in the center of the towns.
When was Elizabeth Tower built?
September 28, 1843
Big Ben/Construction started
What is the clock tower in London called?
the Elizabeth Tower
2012: The Clock Tower is renamed the Elizabeth Tower to honour HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. 2017: The largest and most extensive conservation of the Elizabeth Tower begins to preserve the clock tower for future generations.
When was Elizabeth tower built?
Where is the oldest clock tower?
The earliest clock tower was the Tower of the Winds in Athens which featured eight sundials. In its interior, there was also a water clock (or clepsydra), driven by water coming down from the Acropolis.