英语国家概况PPT—英国大本钟.ppt

* The Historical Landmarks Of UK Chapter 1 Big Ben (大本钟) Big Ben 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 generally extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well. The clock tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. Big Ben In 1859, the clock produced by Benjamin Holzer. “ So people called it Big Ben. Big Ben The clock is the largest clock in the UK. The tower is at least 320 feet (about 97.5 meters ), the minute hand is 14 feet (about 4.27 meters ), the Big Ben using artificial spring, while the Congress is in session, which will shine, every hour strikes. Big Ben Each clock base engraved with a Latin inscription, Jesus Christ, please bless our queen Vitoria life safety. From 1859 , Big Ben will according to the Greenwich times sounded once every hour, has nearly 1.5 centuries, although Big Ben has split and recast twice during this period . *