The landmark Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben. Photo: AFP
Britain’s much-loved Big Ben will fall silent for four years from today as conservation work is carried out on the famous 19th century bell in a clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament.
“Big Ben falling silent is a significant milestone in this crucial conservation project,” Steve Jaggs, whose official title is “Keeper of the Great Clock”, said in a parliament statement on Aug 14.
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