@Former Member posted:Yeah, Big Ben does look amazing, although it’s not as tall in real life compared to how it looks in photos and on TV.
Big Ben is actually a Bell inside the Clock Tower; until a few years ago, the Tower itself didn’t have an official name, as such; it was just the Clock Tower of either the Palace of Westminster or the Houses of Parliament; since 2012, its been renamed the Elizabeth Tower, although the majority of UK citizens wouldn’t even know..
It will look even better when the restoration has been completed.
No, I’ve never been to America or the states, although I thought America was the States.
Oh wow- I never knew The Bell was called Big Ben, I thought the whole thing was called Big Ben lol. Its cool how The Clock Tower got renamed! That is soo cool! The Elizabeth Tower sounds pretty! Definitely deserved after having an amazing Queen for so long. I wonder why they do not advertise that stuff over here. I never knew any of that stuff, but like you said- majority of U.K citizens do not know that either. I cannot wait to see it when its finished, I bet it sounds beautiful hearing Big Ben all of the time. It must sound magical, especially during Christmas!
And you are right. America includes the states and Canada. I meant to say have you been to the states or Canada, my bad lol. Any plans to visit?