Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower stand proudly in the heart of London, capturing the world’s attention with their stunning Gothic design and deep chimes. While tourists flock to see this British ...

Think of iconic clock towers and the image that likely pops into mind is that of Big Ben in Westminster. Yet there is a more expensive, taller clock tower which cost billions to build and ...

Actually, the clock is not called Big Ben. That’s the name of one of the five bells in the Elizabeth Tower since 2012. Before that it was the Clock Tower, but everyone always calls it Big Ben.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A man accused of climbing the clock tower of Big Ben has pleaded not guilty to allegations of public nuisance and trespass. Daniel Day ...

The name 'Big Ben' is a nickname - the official title of the clock is the Elizabeth Tower, which holds both the bells that make Big Ben's 'bongs' and the giant clock-face. The clock needed urgent ...