Big Ben – London

#travelwithgdp Fact: It is believed Big Ben was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, First Commissioner for Works, whose name is inscribed on the bell. Others attest that the bell was named after Ben Caunt, a champion heavyweight boxer.

Description: Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the Clock Tower. Formerly known as the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 and it is the bell within that is correctly referred to as Big Ben. The bell was originally meant to be called Royal Victoria.

Place: London, United Kingdom
Date: May, 2015
Weather: Summer
Shot On: @canonuk 1300D
Travelling With: @ani.prabhu
Places Visited on Trip: London and Hull, United Kingdom
Trip Total Days: 7 Days
Budget Required: INR 1,50,000-3,00,000

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