May 31st, 2009 - BBC NEWS
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Big Big is being given a spring clean to mark its 150th anniversary
One of the capital's most iconic landmarks, Big Ben, is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
The clock tower in Parliament Square, Westminster, is being given a spring clean following a year of activities in recognition of the landmark.
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London's Big Ben turns 150 years old on Sunday
May 31st, 2009 - CNN
Big Ben's distinctive bongs have been a part of the London scene for 150 years. Big Ben is the 14-ton bell inside the world's largest four-faced chiming clock, although most people use the name to describe the tower that houses it.
Big Ben's birthday a reminder of ding-dong over its creation
May 29th, 2009 - Times Online
Take a virtual tour of Big Ben 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...
Joanna Lumley has triumphed for the Gurkhas
May 21st, 2009 - Telegraph
The battle cry of the Gurkhas - "Ayo Gurkhali!" - was heard in Parliament Square yesterday, following the Government's decision to allow soldiers who have served with the brigade for at least four years to settle here...
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0:55Big Ben Rings in Its 150th Anniversary
Defiantly low-tech yet accurate to the second, London's famous Big Ben clock is turning 150 years old. (May 30))
2:55LITTLE BEN London Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Big Ben's
London Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Big Ben's First Chime To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Big Ben's first chime, the famous clock-tower's lesser known brother 'Little Ben' have been installed with 'bongs' as loud as Big Ben itself ...
2:15London Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Big Ben's First Chime
London Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Big Ben's First Chime To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Big Ben's first chime, the famous clock-tower's lesser known brother 'Little Ben' have been installed with 'bongs' as loud as Big Ben itself ...
3:10New Year seen from the top of the Big Ben clock tower
During 2009 Parliament celebrates the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower, Great Clock and Great Bell. Visit www.parliament.uk for more information about Big Ben during its 150th anniversary.
