14 people on TripAdvisor who were so disappointed by Big Ben

The world’s most recognisable timepiece is about to go silent after 157 years.

At noon on Monday, August 21, Big Ben will sound its last bong for four years. Elizabeth Tower, which is home to Big Ben and the Great Clock, will be undergoing renovations and it’s necessary to stop the bell for the safety of the workers.

If you want to win an award for pedantry, point out loudly and often that “Big Ben” is actually the name of just the bell, not the whole shebang. Go on, we’ll wait here while you alienate people then try to win them back. But really, most people call the entire thing “Big Ben,” and that is just fine.  Read more…

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