Database: Big Ben - Revision history

imported>VilkaIsBack at 02:12, 5 May 2025

2025-05-05T02:12:49Z

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	[[Charles Barry]] was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a [[Elizabeth Tower\|clock tower]] and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker [[Lewis Vulliamy]] for the clock itself.		[[Charles Barry]] was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a [[Elizabeth Tower\|clock tower]] and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker [[Lewis Vulliamy]] for the clock itself.

	Big Ben is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen ~~{{Wiki\|~~Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.		Big Ben is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen [[Elizabeth II]]. Because reasons.

	The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.		The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.

imported>Darman36: Wonder if it's still named after Elizabeth, or if it's now for Charles

2024-06-27T23:49:22Z

Wonder if it's still named after Elizabeth, or if it's now for Charles

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	The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.		The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.

	Each clock dial is engraved at its base. The engraving reads, in Latin, "O Lord, keep safe our Queen [[Victoria~~, Queen of the United Kingdom~~\|Victoria the First]]."		Each clock dial is engraved at its base. The engraving reads, in Latin, "O Lord, keep safe our Queen [[Victoria\|Victoria the First]]."
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imported>Lady Kyashira at 14:50, 11 June 2020

2020-06-11T14:50:41Z

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	[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|right\|250px]]
	[[Charles Barry]] was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a [[Elizabeth Tower\|clock tower]] and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker [[Lewis Vulliamy]] for the clock itself.		[[Charles Barry]] was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a [[Elizabeth Tower\|clock tower]] and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker [[Lewis Vulliamy]] for the clock itself.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 03:36, 29 November 2018

2018-11-29T03:36:37Z

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	[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|thumb]]
	~~{{Wiki\|~~Charles Barry~~\|Charles Barry}}~~ was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker ~~{{Wiki\|~~Lewis Vulliamy}} for the clock itself.		[[Charles Barry]] was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a [[Elizabeth Tower\|clock tower]] and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker [[Lewis Vulliamy]] for the clock itself.

	~~[[Elizabeth Tower\|~~Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen {{Wiki\|Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.		Big Ben is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen {{Wiki\|Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.

	The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.		The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.

imported>Piero.schiavone1994 at 17:50, 3 November 2018

2018-11-03T17:50:01Z

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	[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg\|thumb]]
	Charles Barry was hired in 1844 to rebuild the Houses of Parliament, which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker Lewis Vulliamy for the clock itself.		{{Wiki\|Charles Barry\|Charles Barry}} was hired in 1844 to rebuild the [[Palace of Westminster\|Houses of Parliament]], which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker {{Wiki\|Lewis Vulliamy}} for the clock itself.

	[[Elizabeth Tower\|Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen {{Wiki\|Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.		[[Elizabeth Tower\|Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen {{Wiki\|Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.

	The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from Sir Benjamin Hall, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt.		The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from {{Wiki\|Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover\|Sir Benjamin Hall}}, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion {{Wiki\|Benjamin Caunt}}.

	Each clock dial is engraved at its base. The engraving reads, in Latin, "O Lord, keep safe our Queen [[Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom\|Victoria the First]]."		Each clock dial is engraved at its base. The engraving reads, in Latin, "O Lord, keep safe our Queen [[Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom\|Victoria the First]]."

imported>Bovkaffe at 12:29, 27 November 2015

2015-11-27T12:29:32Z

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	Charles Barry was hired in 1844 to rebuild the Houses of Parliament, which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker Lewis Vulliamy for the clock itself.		Charles Barry was hired in 1844 to rebuild the Houses of Parliament, which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker Lewis Vulliamy for the clock itself.

	[[Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen Elizabeth II. Because reasons.		[[Elizabeth Tower\|Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen {{Wiki\|Elizabeth II}}. Because reasons.

	The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from Sir Benjamin Hall, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt.		The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from Sir Benjamin Hall, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt.

imported>Amnestyyy: Look who decided to show up in playthrough #3...

2015-11-26T21:27:38Z

Look who decided to show up in playthrough #3...

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[[File:ACS Big Ben.jpg|thumb]]
Charles Barry was hired in 1844 to rebuild the Houses of Parliament, which had burned down ten years earlier. It was decided the new building should include a clock tower and Barry enlisted the reputable clockmaker Lewis Vulliamy for the clock itself.

[[Big Ben]] is the name commonly used for the entire clock tower, but it was originally the nickname for the largest bell in the tower. The clock tower is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, after Queen Elizabeth II. Because reasons.

The origin of the nickname "Big Ben" has been boiled down to two theories: the first is that it derives from Sir Benjamin Hall, the portly Commissioner of Works. The other theory is that the nickname comes from the world of boxing. Heavyweight fighters of the time were sometimes called "Big Bens," after the heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Caunt.

Each clock dial is engraved at its base. The engraving reads, in Latin, "O Lord, keep safe our Queen [[Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom|Victoria the First]]."
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