Known as big ben watch, is one of the most important towers in London, and belongs to the Houses of Parliament.
The tower was built in 1858 and is 106 meters high and houses four clocks situated at the top of the tower. After all these years, the watch has had to undergo adjustments and renovations. Nowadays the clock has become a symbol of the city of London and its strikes are broadcast daily by the BBC radio station.
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This transmission ceased to be routine due to the restoration of the tower, hundreds of artisans repaired the masonry, metallurgical parts, painting and re-engraving of the clock. Being the largest restoration since its construction.
Continue reading our article and find out more about what big ben has undergone renovations.
The renovation of the clock lasted 3 and a half years, but everything indicates that the bell was not made major changes. Therefore, the renovation only took place in the structural part of the tower. Due to the pandemic, it ended up causing the delay of the works, which should have been completed ahead of schedule and this ended up impacting the tourist part of the city.
The sight of Big Ben covered and full of scaffolding around it, left most of the tourists who went to honor this attraction frustrated. On Monday (22) the process of removing the tower's scaffolding began, thus signaling that its renovation and restoration were completed.
Project manager Nick Sturge says that the process of removing the scaffolding will take time, due to the large scale of the renovation, but the clock will work for New Year's Eve.
Big Ben is famous for its large bell that announces the last stroke of the year, opening the door to the New Year.
The public will see this year, the clock will ring manually for the last time, giving way to an electric motor that strikes 12 at New Year's Eve. After the turn of the year, the bell will resume its familiar routine of ringing every quarter in spring.
So, now that you know that the Big Beng underwent renovations, how about planning to see it up close?
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