When Big Ben was commissioned in the 1800's, the British Parliament demanded the clock should be the biggest and most powerful in the world, as well as incredibly accurate. How did early builders construct this iconic wonder? Watch more Blowing Up History on discovery : https://bit.ly/3qAUoQ1 | Love History

3.7K views · 110 reactions | Big Ben one of the most iconic landmarks in London, refers to the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. The structure that houses Big Ben is officially called the Elizabeth Tower, renamed in 2012 in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Before that, it was simply known as the Clock Tower. #london #thisislondon #visitlondon #england #unitedkingdom #londoncity #londonlife #londonlove | Chiranjit Ghosh | Facebook