TQ3079 : Big Ben's Clock Tower
taken 10 years ago, near to Westminster, Great Britain
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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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- Photographer
- David Dixon (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 16 May, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 21 May, 2012
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TQ 3026 7964 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:30.0418N 0:7.4846W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 3025 7963
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- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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