Big Ben will celebrate its 150th anniversary tomorrow. Nowadays the name Big Ben, formerly known as the Great Bell, is often used to describe the tower, one of the country's most famous and most photographed landmarks. The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
Mike McCann, Keeper of the Great Clock, said: "After 150 years, Big Ben still holds a special place in the hearts of Londoners and the world as a magnificent example of engineering and building genius." Over the years, several bells have hung in the tower, and various ringing mechanisms have been in use.
I truly think it is amazing that the Big Ben is still working after a century and a half. It truly is, as the article states, an amazing feat of technology and architecture. I've been to the tower myself a couple of times when I stayed in London, and I have to say that I think it's really an impressive sight. When you take some time to look at this building, its splendour strikes your mind. All the numbers in the article are quite captivating, yet it is a bit too much. The article could've been written in a more entertaining way , yet it was very informative.
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