Big Ben's birthday a reminder of ding-dong over its creation

May 29th, 2009 - Times Online

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Big Ben's birthday a reminder of ding-dong over its creation - Times Online

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One hundred and fifty years ago tomorrow, the great clock atop the Houses of Parliament began to keep time and became the symbol of political power — but also the focus of scandal, hand-wringing and bitter recrimination. Times have not changed.

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