Episode 2 of 3
First Chime of Big Ben
- When
- 11 July 1859
- Where
- Palace of Westminster
- Part of
- Big Ben starts keeping time
The Great Bell, known as Big Ben, first chimed on 11 July 1859.
The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell, was recast on 10 April 1858 at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. This new bell first chimed on 11 July 1859, marking the beginning of its public use.
Sources
- Big Ben Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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