It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and the bell. Big Ben chimes on the hour and has ...

British clockmaker Ian Westworth is bracing for a wave of concern this weekend from Londoners convinced the country's most famous clock Big Ben has broken down. Towering over the UK capital and its ...

“Big Ben was installed in 1859, whereas this clock was manufactured in 1854 and installed in 1855. It was made by John Moore & Sons of Clerkenwell, a renowned London-based clockmaker,” said antique ...

A routine inspection of the tower clock at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, has led to a remarkable revelation: the 171‑year‑old timepiece predates London’s iconic ...

Now, the clock is calibrated by GPS via the National Physical Laboratory. Despite the pace of 21st century technology, Westworth is confident Big Ben's future is secure. "As long as there is a good ...