While popularly known as Big Ben, the buildings official name is the Elizabeth Tower. A team of experts has begun cleaning the clock faces on the tower that houses the Big Ben bell. It is the first time maintenance has been carried out on the landmark since 2010. As well as removing any dirt that has built up in the past four years, technicians will carry out a photographic survey to check the dials for damage.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:43:37 +0000