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Big Ben Clock Tower The Great Clock Clock Tower The Great Clock Officially known as the Elizabeth Tower
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fully operational on September 7, 1859 fully operational on September 7, 1859 completed on 10 April 1858 completed on 10 April 1858
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Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in LondonPalace of Westminster in London
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The south clock face being cleaned on 11 August 2007 The clock and dials were designed by Augustus Pugin
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The clock dials are set in an iron frame 23 feet (7.0 m) in diameter, supporting 312 pieces of opal glass, rather like a stained-glass window.stained-glass window.
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The largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster. The bell is better known by the nickname Big Ben
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The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom.
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