Big Ben officially known as the great Bell of the great clock of Westminster is one of London's most iconic landmarks though often referred to as the clock tower itself Big Ben technically refers to the massive bell inside the tower the origins of Big Ben date back to 1834 when a fire destroyed much of the Palace of Westminster the seat of the British Parliament as part of the rebuilding efforts it was decided that a new clock tower would be constructed during World War II Big Ben became a symbol of British resilience despite the heavy bombing of London during the Blitz the clock continued to function and the Chimes of Big Ben were broadcast to the world as a symbol of Hope today Big Ben remains one of London's most recognizable symbols attracting millions of visitors each year thanks for watching for more videos please like and subscribes to my channel