#big ben
On This Day in History May 31, 1859: The bell that was installed into the clock atop the 320-foot tall Elizabeth Tower known as “Big Ben” rings out for the first time. Why is it called Big Ben?
According to History.com:
“The name “Big Ben” originally just applied to the bell but later came to refer to the clock itself. Two main stories exist about how Big Ben got its name. Many claim it was named after the famously long-winded Sir Benjamin Hall, the London commissioner of works at the time it was built. Another famous story argues that the bell was named for the popular heavyweight boxer Benjamin Caunt, because it was the largest of its kind.”
Big Ben has withstood the elements and incendiary bombs during World War II to become on of the icons of the landscape of London.
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Wandering around the streets of London / UK (by Constantina M).
So here’s to 2018! The year I grew confident in my photography and editing. The year I felt I could truly help the students in my day job as Photographic Technician. The year I went and explored my favourite places on my own. The year passion and creativity got me through some tough times.
Come on then 2019, let’s see what you bring
London landscape and the beauty of Big Ben. The bird was a paid actor
