Big Ben | Great Bell

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Big Ben
About Big Ben Big Ben may be one of London's most famous landmarks but trust us when we say that most people have actually never seen it! That's because Big Ben is actually a bell, not the clock tower. It's official name is actually the Great Bell. No one knows for sure where the nickname Big Ben came from. One theory is that it was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, a bulky man known in the House of Commons as Big Ben. Another is that it was given the nickname of a champion heavyweight boxer of the time ... READ MORE! Get Ready for Your London Holiday! Written by a life-long London resident our London for Families Travel Guide shows you the best family attractions, theatre, hotels, restaurants, museums, and more sparing your family from wasting valuable holiday time. I downloaded and printed the Travel Guide! So easy... -Pam, a mum from New York City