Gothic towering timekeeper
An icon from my home country of England.
Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, built in 1859.
More commonly known as Big Ben, its official title being the Elizabeth Tower, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
The original architect for the clock tower was Augustus Pugin, not Charles Barry who designed the Palace. It stands 96 m in height.
The Palace of Westminster as a whole has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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Gothic towering timekeeper
An icon from my home country of England.
Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, built in 1859.
More commonly known as Big Ben, its official title being the Elizabeth Tower, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
The original architect for the clock tower was Augustus Pugin, not Charles Barry who designed the Palace. It stands 96 m in height.
The Palace of Westminster as a whole has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
© All rights reserved.