LONDON (AP) — After more than 150 years as Britain’s most famous timekeeper, London’s Big Ben bell fell silent Monday for four years of repair work that will keep it quiet on all but a few special ...

Big Ben is often spoken of as if it were a single object, but the reality is more layered. The name refers to the Great Bell, ...

It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and the bell. Big Ben chimes on the hour and has ...

Big Ben has been London’s most reliable timekeeper since 1859, its famous chimes marking every hour for millions of people across the city. The Great Bell and its iconic clock tower have become ...