Big Ben
:For other uses of Big Ben, see Big Ben (disambiguation)
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Big Ben is the colloquial name of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, and an informal name for the Great Bell of Westminster, the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster.
Related Topics:
Palace of Westminster - London - Bell
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The clock tower is at the north-western end of the building, the home of the Houses of Parliament, and contains the famous striking clock and bell.
Related Topics:
Houses of Parliament - Striking clock
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