Big Ben is actually the local name for the bell in the Clock Tower. Find out more about the history of the Clock Tower from the UK Parliament web site.
Big Ben The Houses of Parliament
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Big Ben is actually the local name for the bell in the Clock Tower. Find out more about the history of the Clock Tower from the UK Parliament web site.
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