Big Ben is perhaps the most famous clock in the world. Peter Macdonald tells its story, from its conception in the 1830s to its establishment as the national timepiece and the symbol of Britain up to the present day.

From the origins of Westminster as the seat of government right up to the celebrations of the Great Clock's 150th anniversary in 2009, this book tells the story of the clock, bells, and tower.

This was a big part of the reason that England and the world continue to attach such significance to this clock tower.Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower: The History of the Famous English Landmark is a handy guide for those people who want to ...

Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower: The History of the Famous English Landmark is a handy guide for those people who want to learn more about Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower (which was so named in 2012 after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which ...

The clock tower is always a familiar sight - while the measured tones of the huge bell, known affectionately as Big Ben, mark the the passage of time, as well as being an audible reminder of the Mother of Parliaments and the spirit of ...

In this book, Ben helps his town.

It is used to show location in hundreds of movies and television shows.

This book includes a map, inline glossary definitions, and lots more! This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment.

Millions live there, millions more visit each year – but how many really know London?