Standing over the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben has become one of the best known cultural icons of London. But how much do you really know about it? Planning a trip to London? Check out https://www.brighttrip.com/courses/ho...

We all know Big Ben, or the Elizabeth Tower as it's actually named - but do we really? How did it come to be? Why Big Ben and not Big Garry? Why has it been covered in scaffolding for the last 4 years, and when will it be done?

In this video Lashan takes you through the entire history behind this iconic landmark; from it's construction, to how it's survived through both world wars, and the current restoration process that's being undertaken, the most comprehensive in its lifetime.

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