Q & A .. All you need to know about Big Ben clock in memory of starting its work

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Today marks the 160th anniversary of the start of the British Big Ben clock, which is located at the north end of the Westminster Palace in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The following lines show some important information about the ancient clock.

Q / What is the Ben-Ben clock?

A: Big Ben is the name of the Great Bell Clock at the northern end of Westminster Palace in London, usually extended to indicate both clock and clock tower, the official name of the tower where Big Ben was originally the clock tower, but his name was changed To the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Elizabeth II.

Q / When was the Big Ben watch established?

A: The Big Ben watch was founded on May 31, 1859, and was designed by Sir Charles Barry, the main designer of the new Westminster Palace, in a new Gothic style.

Q / Why is the clock named by this name?

A: Many think that Big Ben is the name of the building or tower where the clock is located. This is a mistake. Until 2012, the tower was called the Clock Tower and was changed to the Elizabeth Tower on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee. In fact, Big Ben is the name of the huge bell inside the tower.

Q / What is the clock tower?

A: The length of the tower is 315 feet (96 meters) and rises from the ground level to the bell tower to 334 steps. Its square base is 39 feet (12 meters) on each side. The diameter is 23 feet (7.0 m). On May 31, 2009, celebrations were held on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the tower.

Big Ben is the largest of the five bells and weighs 13.5 tons long (13.7 tons, 15.1 tons short), the biggest bell in the UK for 23 years. The title of the bell is open to question; it may be named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its installation, or heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt. Four quarters of the bells chime in the last 15, 30 and 45 minutes an hour before Big Ben charges the clock. The clock uses its original Victorian mechanism, but an electric motor can be used as a backup.

Q / What is the longest period of silence in which the clock stopped?

A: 2007 was the last time this tower was silent, but the longest period of silence of the tower was from 1983 until 1985 and this period was for the purpose of maintenance.

Q / What is the time now?

A: The tower is undergoing a major refurbishment that began in August 2017. It is expected to last four years. The Big Ben music is silenced in the back on August 21. Basic maintenance will be carried out around the clock, which will stop for several months, during which there will be no beats. And gravel for important events such as New Year's Eve and Sunday's Memorial.

Beige Ben will resume its work in 2021, and the aim of the renovation is to repair and maintain the tower, upgrade facilities as necessary and ensure safety for future generations. The most important renovation work was carried out to the tower in 1983-1985. , The faces of the watch must be repainted and re-painted, and many broken glass parts are replaced.

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