2012
TQ3079 : Big Ben's Clock Tower
taken 14 years ago, near to City of Westminster, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Big Ben's in this square
Big Ben's Clock Tower
Although the name "Big Ben" is commonly used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell the name was actually given to the Great Bell. The tower is officially known simply as "The Clock Tower" (Link
(Archive Link ) Parliament.UK)
The clock tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. Completed in 1859, the tower has become one of the most recognisable icons for both London and Great Britain.
(Archive Link ) Parliament.UK)The clock tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. Completed in 1859, the tower has become one of the most recognisable icons for both London and Great Britain.
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- Grid Square
- TQ3079, 4385 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 21 May, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 3026 7964 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.0418N 0:7.4846W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 3025 7963
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
