#OnThisDay in 1859 the Great Bell, more commonly known as Big Ben, chimed for the first time. In 1967 John Noakes headed to Westminster to learn more about the inner workings of one of the world’s most famous clocks. | BBC Archive

A climb worth the wait.. 🔔 Did you know you can visit #bigben in person? Tickets for our popular tours go live at 10am today for visits running in February 2025 🎟️ Tap the link to find out more ⬇️ https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/?utm_campaign=1124-mar-ve-paidtours-bigbentours&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook | UK Parliament

4.6K views · 104 reactions |  The scaffolding that has enveloped the Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Big Ben bell, is finally starting to come down to reveal four fully restored clock faces. Renovation work on the world-famous landmark began in 2017 and is due to end in spring 2022.  | Euronews English | Facebook