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

265K views · 4.1K reactions | The oldest known recording of Big Ben's chimes, captured in 1890 on a wax cylinder by technicians working for the London Stereoscopic Company. This fragile audio artifact preserves the deep, resonant tones of the iconic bell just as they sounded during the Victorian era. A remarkable feat of early sound technology, it offers us a rare auditory window into the past. | History In Pictures | Facebook

It’s been four years since London’s Big Ben chimed daily on the hour - but the £80 million restoration of its home in the Elizabeth Tower, is nearly finished. https://bbc.in/3zOVudy | BBC News

After five years of restoration work, Big Ben is officially bonging again. 🔔 | BBC News