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Construction work is carried out on the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, in London, Britain July 4, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Big Ben Tower Repair Costs Rise

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 2, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London- The British House of Commons announced on Friday that maintenance works at the Elizabeth Tower in London, which includes the famous clock and the Big Ben bell will cost double of the original estimate. On its official website, the House said: “the repair...

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The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Clock and the Big Ben bell, is seen above the Houses of Parliament, in central London, Britain. (Reuters)

Big Ben to Stop Ringing until 2021

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 23, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – Big Ben’s famous chimes fell silent on Monday and will remain so until 2021 to allow essential repair works to take place. The chimes sounded for the final time at midday on Monday before being disconnected to allow the clock and surrounding tower...

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Big Ben. Reuters photo

Big Ben Bell to Fall Silent for 4 Years as Repairs Start

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 14, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Big Ben in the British parliament’s famous clock tower will fall silent next week as a major restoration project gets underway. The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million)...