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In May 2009, one [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] of the world's most famous clocks celebrated its 150 birthday. Big Ben, as it is lovingly referred to, resides in [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] a clock tower that was build in 1288. The clock tower was built in 1288. The [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] clock tower was built as part of the palace of Westminster and destroyed in the fire in 1834. The clock was installed in 1856 and given the name "Big Ben" in honor [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] or Sir Benjamin Hall, the commissioner of works at that time.
The new tower was built as part of the design for the new palace. It was built in Neo-gothic style and designed by Augustus Pugin. This was actually his final design. He was commissioned by Charles Berry who was in charge of the [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] palace rebuilding. The bell weighs 13 tons is nine feet in diameter and 7.5 feet high. The tower is 31 feet high. The clock is the largest of the four-faced clocks in existence and at night [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the four faces are illuminated becomes one of the major focal [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] points in London.
It rang its first ring on May 31, 1859. The minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high. It is quite accurate and has rarely needed repairs. When Parliament is in session, a light shines above the clock face. The tower is 325.9 feet high and that translates into about 1 stories. Usually the only people allowed in the clock tower are UK nationals. There is no elevator and they must climb the stairs. They have to call and make arrangements in order to be able to go in the tower.
May 1941 saw WWII and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] a German bombing raid that damaged two of the clock faces and sections of the tower's stepped [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] roof. It also destroyed the House of Commons chamber in the tower. Despite the damage from the bombings, the clock rang accurately and also through the bombings that continued. It is remarkable that [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] the world continues on, destroying, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] pillaging, and [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] doing its best to wipe itself off the face of the universe. But, something man-made and so detailed continues to reign supremely showing man the clock's strength and man's vulnerability.
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