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On 21 August 2017, Big Ben's chimes were silenced for four years to allow essential restoration work to be carried out on the tower.
The aim of the renovation is to repair and conserve the tower, upgrading facilities as necessary, and ensuring the tower's integrity for future generations. The last significant renovation work to the tower was carried out during 1983–85.
The original cost of the project was estimated to be roughly £29 million, but this was then more than doubled, to reach about £80 million.
In a statement, UK authorities said: “The Elizabeth Tower conservation project is due to complete in the second quarter of 2022.
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I took this photograph because of the contrasting colours but also because of the location of the Helter Skelter. It looks like it could be in the middle of the country or on a town moor but it is actually on the other side of the Thames from Canary Wharf in Greenwich.
suppose this is a mandatory shot for amatuer photographers visiting London
Shot with Canon 5d and 28-135mm lens
Sunset overlooking Big Ben and Westminister