Happy Birthday Big Ben!June 09 2009
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Big Ben is 150 years old in 2009. Happy Birthday Big Ben!
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Big Ben is what people think of as the Clock Tower next to the Houses of Parliament in London.
There it is on the right of the Houses of Parliament in the photo.
Picture Deryc Sands, © Parliament
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You can visit Big Ben and go up inside the Clock Tower if you're 11 years old or above.
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Parliament's Education Service has a fab game for you.
It's called Race Against Chime.
Big Ben's clock dial needs a good clean in time for its 150th anniversary party. Can you swing to the rescue?
Screenshot courtesy Parliament
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Some Big Ben Facts
Most people think that Big Ben is the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
Picture Deryc Sands, © Parliament
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The Clock Tower was completed in 1859, the Great Clock started on May 31 1859 and the Great Bell's chimes were heard for the first time on July 11 1859.
Picture Deryc Sands, © Parliament
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Parliament has a special Big Ben site where you can find out loads more on this famous 150 year old!
Have you ever been to see Big Ben? Don't forget to get in touch with your Big Ben pictures and stories.
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Rachel Hayward
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