It may have been named after a champion heavyweight boxer of the time called Ben Caunt. He fought his last fight in 1857 when it was being decided what to call the bell.

In 1851, the chime was adopted by Edmund Beckett Denison (an amateur horologist, and graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, who was familiar with the Great St Mary's chime) for …

Discover Big Ben, London’s most famous landmark. View current London time and play bell sounds. Interactive fact board.

Learn about the great bell Big Ben by listening to it toll the hour over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London.

From its very first chime, Big Ben’s sound became a part of daily life in London. The bell rang every hour with striking regularity, and the quarter-hour chimes were added using four smaller …

Apr 28, 2025 · Discover how Big Ben's iconic chimes are made and why the sound is so unique. You’ll learn about the massive bells, how the hammers work, and the role of the clock …

Oct 21, 2024 · Step into history with the first chime of Big Ben on July 11, 1859. Discover the events leading to this landmark moment and its lasting impact on London's skyline.

Do not miss our podcast The Chimes of Big Ben recorded by London Walks' founder David and his guests. Listen live here or find the links to other sources to listen.

During the Second World War the sound of Big Ben was broadcast to occupied Europe and acquired a new meaning, proving to be a great morale booster. Crucially though, the chimes of …

3 days ago · The chimes of Big Ben helped workers and citizens structure their day and became a symbol of British engineering and power, demonstrating Britain’s technological and …