Big Ben

31. May 2009 | 12:19

Time marches on for iconic Big Ben

Big Ben, arguably the world’s most famous clock, celebrates on Sunday 150 years of keeping London on time. The British landmark has lived through war, bad weather and disasters. (News Source: CNN - 09:33:54)

Big Ben rings in 150th anniversary

LONDON | Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday Sunday, its Victorian chimes carrying the sound of Britain into the 21st century. It’s a birthday the world can share. The peals of London’s favorite clock are carried globally by British Broadcasting Corp. radio, and its 315-foot tower, about 16 stories, is the city’s most famous landmark. But getting … (News Source: The Washington Times - 08:59:19)

Bong! London’s famed Big Ben is ringing in its 150th birthday today

Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday today, its Victorian chimes carrying the… (News Source: Deseret News - 06:22:25)

Bong! Big Ben rings in its 150th anniversary

Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday Sunday, its Victorian chimes carrying the sound of Britain into the 21st century. (News Source: Boston Globe - 16:15:47)

London’s landmark ‘Big Ben’ clock turns 150

LONDON, May 30 - Three times a week, clock maker Paul Roberson climbs the 334 steps to the top of the Clock Tower in London to wind up and adjust arguably the world’s most famous timepiece. Commonly called Big Ben, which is actually the nickname of the bell inside it, the 96-metre tower looks down on the Houses of Parliament along the River Thames and has become a symbol of stability, endurance … (News Source: The Malaysian Insider - 22:45:33)

Big Ben rings in its 150th b’day

Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is celebrating its 150th birthday on Sunday, its Victorian chimes carrying the sound of Britain into the 21st century. It’s a birthday the world can share in. (News Source: Hindustan Times - 18:04:03)

Bong! Big Ben rings in its 150th anniversary

Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday Sunday, its Victorian chimes carrying the sound of Britain into the 21st century. It’s a birthday the world can share in. The peals of London’s favorite clock are carried… Related: London - Big Ben - England - Great Britain - 21st century (News Source: San Francisco Chronicle - 16:23:29)

Big Ben to ring in 150th birthday

DEFIANTLY low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday on Sunday, its Victorian chimes carrying into the 21st Century. (News Source: News Mail - 21:56:02)

Bong! Big Ben rings in its 150th anniversary

The Big Ben bell is seen nside St. Stephens tower of the Houses of Parliament, in central London, Thursday April 30, 2009. Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, Big Ben is having its 150th birthday Sunday May 31, 2009, its Victorian chimes carrying the sound of Britain into the 21st Century. (News Source: Sin Chew Jit Poh - 02:49:28)