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Big Ben

Big Ben

The Oxford Companion to British History | 2002 | | Copyright

Big Ben, the name given to the clock in the eastern tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, was originally applied only to its 13-ton bell, supposedly named after Sir Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works (1859). Famous for its accuracy, its chimes have become familiar nation-wide through radio and television.

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Big Ben

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

Big Ben Bell in the clock tower forming part of the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, London. Its name comes from Sir Benjamin Hall, who was commissioner of works (1859) when the bell was installed. The name can refer to the whole tower.
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Big Ben

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

Big Ben the bell in the Parliament tower (Westminster Palace), London, England. It was named for Sir Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works when the bell was installed in 1856. The name is often used to refer to the huge clock in the tower.

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Big Ben

A Dictionary of British History | 2004 | | Copyright

Big Ben, the name given to the clock in the eastern tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, was originally applied only to its 13‐ton bell, supposedly named after Sir Benjamin Hall, commissioner of works (1859).
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