Big Ben is among the best known London landmarks and looks great at night when there is an illumination of its facade.Another light is visible when the parliament is in session.
The name Big Ben is taken from the name of the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall and refers to the 13 ton bell that hangs on the tower.
The bell was first hung on the old Palace of Westminster,where it was given to the Dean of St. Paul's by William III.BBC London regularly broadcasts its chimes beginning the 31st December 1923.
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Top London Attraction 7: Saint Paul's Church
Many people think of St. Paul's Cathedral in London as an image of Wren's classical church, however there was a church dedicated to St. Paul long while before Mr. Wren put his mark on the skyline of London.
The first church on this spot was built in 604 AD, only 8 years after the first Christian mission under St. Augustine. The wooden church was commissioned by King Ethelbert of Kent housing the first bishop of the East Saxons.
That first church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 675-85. The Vikings destroyed the second St. Paul's Cathedral in AD 962 on one of their periodic invasions.
Location:
The Chapter House
St Paul's Churchyard
London EC4M 8AD
The first church on this spot was built in 604 AD, only 8 years after the first Christian mission under St. Augustine. The wooden church was commissioned by King Ethelbert of Kent housing the first bishop of the East Saxons.
That first church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 675-85. The Vikings destroyed the second St. Paul's Cathedral in AD 962 on one of their periodic invasions.
Location:
The Chapter House
St Paul's Churchyard
London EC4M 8AD
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