![]() In particular to Dave, whose persistence finally motivated us to release this new version. Thanks to all who left comments and suggestions for improvement. NB Sounds will only play through earphones on 1st gen iPod Touch. Meanwhile, there are four clocks on the tower, one on each side of it. Having it chime every quarter of an hour and toll on the hour (the chiming and tolling sounds will play even when the app is not open, so long as your device is not muted and you allow notifications in the General Settings for Big Ben) Here are a few other facts about Big Ben that will tickle your mind: The bell weighs 13.7 tons, which is about twice the weight of a T-Rex Its diameter is at 8.9 feet, while the hammer inside the bell weighs 441 pounds. Have your iPhone (or iPod Touch) display the time of day in style. ![]() 1859 was the beginning for all three elements when the Clock Tower was completed, the Great Clock started on 31 May and the Great Bell’s chimes were heard for the first time on 11 July. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. ![]() The largest of the tower’s five bells is. It has four nations represented on its shields, including England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. ![]() The tower was designed in a neo-Gothic style and featured a clock with a large dial. During 2009, the UK Parliament celebrated the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower, Great Clock and Great Bell. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name. The Great Bell of the clock in the Palace of Westminster in London is nicknamed Big Ben. ![]()
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