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 ...
Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The greatest clock tower in the world has undergone the most extraordinary and extensive renovation in history. Presiding ...
LONDON — The Great Bell of the Great Clock at the Palace of Westminster, known as “Big Ben,” is slated to return to full-time service Sunday, five years after the iconic timepiece was silenced to ...
A five-year restoration project meant to ensure Big Ben is able to withstand the forces of Mother Nature is nearing completion in London as crews begin testing to guarantee the giant clock keeps up ...
Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower stand proudly in the heart of London, capturing the world’s attention with their stunning Gothic design and deep chimes. While tourists flock to see this British ...
A man who scaled the UK Parliament’s historic “Big Ben” clock tower with a Palestinian flag has been arrested, police said. The man, who was barefoot and wearing all black, clung precariously to the ...
LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - London's famous Big Ben bell failed to chime on Wednesday when the dials of the Great Clock at Britain's Houses of Parliament briefly stopped working. The four clock dials, ...
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