Irish Examiner on MSN6d
Cork’s iconic Shandon Bells to receive €250,000 for restoration
St Anne’s Church in Shandon, home to the famous four-faced clock tower, will be restored through the Historic Structures Fund ...
Belfast Live on MSN4d
As clocks 'spring forward', it takes a team to keep the Albert Clock ticking on time
While many admire its striking appearance, few stop to think about how it keeps such a reliable time, especially when the ...
Maidenhead Advertiser2d
Maidenhead's historic Victorian clock tower set for a digital makeover
One of Maidenhead’s most famous landmarks is set for a modern makeover with the introduction of a digital display. The ...
Yahoo News UK25d
Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? History behind the Elizabeth Tower in London
The famous clock is 96 metres tall - the equivalent of 21 London buses stacked on top of one another. Inside, there are 11 floors, with a total of 334 steps up to the Belfry. Big Ben's official name ...
Daily Express1mon
The incredible £500m landmark set to be 'the UK's tower of Pisa'
The UK is home to many famous landmarks, but few are as iconic as its world-famous clock tower. While it may seem perfectly upright, experts have discovered that it has a slight tilt - one that ...
The Jamaica Observer25d
Man with Palestinian flag scales London’s Big Ben clock tower
London, United Kingdom (AFP)—A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London’s Big Ben clock tower early on Saturday was still perched on the famous landmark after nightfall, even as ...