The Big Ben nickname originally referred to the 13.5 tonne Great Bell within the tower, but has long been the commonly used name for the clock and tower as a whole. Some how " look kids Elizabeth Tower" just doesn't sound right.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Big Ben's tower renamed
The clock tower know world wide as Big Ben will now be called Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth. It follows a campaign
to rename the tower in recognition of the Queen's 60 year reign. The motion called on the House of Commons Commission to consider the change "in
recognition of Her Majesty's 60 years of unbroken public service on behalf of
her country".
The Big Ben nickname originally referred to the 13.5 tonne Great Bell within the tower, but has long been the commonly used name for the clock and tower as a whole. Some how " look kids Elizabeth Tower" just doesn't sound right.
The Big Ben nickname originally referred to the 13.5 tonne Great Bell within the tower, but has long been the commonly used name for the clock and tower as a whole. Some how " look kids Elizabeth Tower" just doesn't sound right.
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