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 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 ...

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 ...