The two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. on Remembrance Sunday (November 13) to commemorate the fallen marks the official return of Big Ben’s 12-stroke gong, Parliament said in a statement on Thursday. However, its long-term effect is still subject to successful tests.
The chimes, including the large bell known as Big Ben, had been turned off since renovations began in 2017 to protect workers from the loud noise. There were only exceptions on Remembrance Sunday, New Year’s Day, when the EU exit was completed and most recently at the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The clock tower, which is actually called the Elizabeth Tower, but is also popularly referred to as Big Ben, stood in scaffolding for years, but can now be admired in all its glory.
(SDA)
Source: Blick
I’m Tim David and I work as an author for 24 Instant News, covering the Market section. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, my mission is to provide accurate, timely and insightful news coverage that helps our readers stay informed about the latest trends in the market. My writing style is focused on making complex economic topics easy to understand for everyone.
