Westminster palace, a royal palace, was built here back in the 11th century; a room dating back from that era still survives ( Westminster hall ). The royal…
Big Ben tower named for the 14-ton bell inside which was installed in 1858.
The tower is 106m tall.
The dials are 7.5m (diameter) and the minute hands are 4.25m long. They are made of hollow copper for lightness.