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The science behind London’s Big Ben and Elizabeth Clocktower – Video

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This video from Lonely Planet is a good summary of what makes the clock in Elizabeth Clocktower (aka Big Ben) work. The vide is geared towards kids but adults can enjoy it too.

Author: Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.

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