Big Ben

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Watch professionals changing the time on the Big Ben Clock at 2 a.m

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Hear the chimes of Big Ben as it strikes 12 o'clock

Visit the interior of Elizabeth Tower in London

Take a trip inside the Big Ben in London

Big Ben at night

Big Ben, London

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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Big Ben at night

Big Ben, London

Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London

Watch professionals changing the time on the Big Ben Clock at 2 a.m

Hear the chimes of Big Ben as it strikes 12 o'clock

Visit the interior of Elizabeth Tower in London

Take a trip inside the Big Ben in London

Hear the tolling of Big Ben over the Houses of Parliament in London

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