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 ...

Big Ben is often spoken of as if it were a single object, but the reality is more layered. The name refers to the Great Bell, ...

It's among the world's most photographed landmarks, a symbol of the United Kingdom and an engineering marvel. And for London's Big Ben the most important night of the year is fast approaching.

Big Ben has been London’s most reliable timekeeper since 1859, its famous chimes marking every hour for millions of people across the city. The Great Bell and its iconic clock tower have become ...

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 ...

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 ...

LONDON (AP) — A facelift that restored London’s 166-year-old Big Ben clocktower to a sparkling shine was nominated Thursday for Britain’s leading architecture award. The RIBA Stirling Prize committee ...