London, England
Elizabeth Tower, containing the infamous 'Big Ben' (aka the great bell). Previously known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
The tower was part of the new Palace of Westminster - and designed by Augustus Pugin (Charles Barry designed the surrounding buildings). Completed 1858.
Elizabeth Tower, containing the infamous 'Big Ben' (aka the great bell). Previously known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
The tower was part of the new Palace of Westminster - and designed by Augustus Pugin (Charles Barry designed the surrounding buildings). Completed 1858.
London, England
Elizabeth Tower, containing the infamous 'Big Ben' (aka the great bell). Previously known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
The tower was part of the new Palace of Westminster - and designed by Augustus Pugin (Charles Barry designed the surrounding buildings). Completed 1858.
Elizabeth Tower, containing the infamous 'Big Ben' (aka the great bell). Previously known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
The tower was part of the new Palace of Westminster - and designed by Augustus Pugin (Charles Barry designed the surrounding buildings). Completed 1858.
See photo in original gallery.