Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament by Kärt Laanisto

Where is it?

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 08:10:40 UTC

Located on the Thames River in London

Why is Big Ben famous?

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 08:13:48 UTC

Big Ben is the world's largest four-sided chiming clock.

Brief istory of Big Ben

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 08:41:15 UTC

*Construction on the clock tower began in 1843.
*Big Ben was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who supervised the works when the bell was installed.

*Big Ben was designed by Charles Barry in 1856.

*Big Ben first chimed on the 31st of May, 1859.

*Big Ben cracked two months after its first chime and remained silent for the next four years.

Why is the Houses of Parliament famous?

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 10:29:34 UTC

The Palace of Westminster, better known today as the Houses of Parliament, is the oldest royal palace in London, a world heritage site and one of most recognised buildings in the world.

Brief history of the Houses of Parliament

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 17:46:17 UTC

11th century - The original palace was built.

October 16, 1834 - A fire destroyed most of the building.

1840 - Construction began on the current Houses of Parliament.

11th century - The original palace was built.

1870 - Construction completed.

Picture of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-18 18:44:29 UTC

The history of Big Ben

kart_laanisto — 2015-04-19 07:21:54 UTC