But it is the nickname of the biggest bell in the belfry that draws the most name recognition: Big Ben. During the past five years, the clock, which has four dials, was dismantled and serviced for ...

And we’re taking it down to the belfry level, which is obviously where Big Ben is. So, it’s going to be quite a sight, and I’m really looking forward to seeing that myself.

Big Ben, the famous clock tower of the Houses of ... with a square base over 12 meters on each side and 334 steps to the belfry. The tower’s design faced many hurdles. The use of Victorian ...

The Going Train turns the hands on each of the four dials, the Chiming Train rings the 4 quarter bells, and the Striking Train is responsible for ringing the largest bell "Big Ben". During the ...

"You used to be able to hear this (Big Ben) on a quiet night up to 15 miles (24 kilometres) away," Westworth said, as a chill wind whistled through the belfry. "Now you're lucky on a day like ...

Once inside the clock tower, if you wanted to get some steps in, you will relish the 334 steps to the Belfry where Big Ben hangs. If you had an older brother or sister who hogged the limelight ...

"You used to be able to hear this (Big Ben) on a quiet night up to 15 miles away," Westworth said, as a chill wind whistled through the belfry. "Now you're lucky on a day like today if you can ...

It’s got 334 steps up to the belfry, where Big Ben hangs out. Weight: Big Ben is a big boy! The bell weighs 13.7 tonnes. The tower is now glistening gold and the dials are Prussian blue.

Inside, there are 11 floors, with a total of 334 steps up to the Belfry. Big Ben's official name is a little uninspiring: the Clock Tower. Big Ben is the affectionate nickname for the Great Bell of ...

"You used to be able to hear this [Big Ben] on a quiet night up to 15 miles [24 kilometers] away," Westworth said, as a chill wind whistled through the belfry. "Now you're lucky on a day like ...

All four mics are fitted with windshields as the belfry is essentially an exterior space ... A 2008 image of the microphones installed by the BBC to capture audio from Big Ben. (Courtesy of the UK ...

"Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling" grants the ... The vibrant new details are showcased, including a refurbished belfry with recalibrated bells - looking and sounding like new.