Casting of Big Ben

Date: April 10, 1858 • Location: London, United Kingdom

Big Ben, the bell in the Palace of Westminster's clock tower in London, was cast after the original bell cracked during testing.

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Originally named the Clock Tower, the structure was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The clock is a striking clock with five bells.