Big Ben Презентация Куцыриной Екатерины Группы 2 БУ 10
Big Ben (Big Ben) - it is a symbol of London, which is known all over the world, landmark, which is included in the obligatory program of any tourist. About Big Ben can be read even in the textbooks of English, and much of the cards and the illustrations to the sites, dedicated to the city of London, full of images of the Tower with the clock on the beautiful building on the banks of the Thames. Today, few remember about that initially, Big Ben is the name of the great bell of the clock, it was a nickname use and in relation to the clock, and to the tower itself. It's hard to believe a mistake, is so common and widespread use of the name Big Ben.
London tower - the third highest tower with a clock in the world. Its height is 96 meters, and the clock is at a height of 55 meters from the ground. Due to its size, watch when it was thought to be the largest in the world. Diameter of the dial is 7 meters, and the length of the arrows 4. 2 and 2. 7 meters. The clock has already celebrated its 150 anniversary. They were launched in may 1859. Today we do not know for certain, whence came the beginning of the name of the bell Big Ben (translated as Big Ben). According to one of theories, he was named so in honor of Benjamin (abbreviated Ben Hall) , who led the work on the bell, according to the second theory, the bell bears the name of Benjamin Count, a popular boxer in those years, acting in heavy weight.
The building of the parliament, on which are the most popular in the world of watches, this is already the second building, built in the first place, burnt down in a fire in 1834. Built in neo-gothic style, it's incredibly handsome and harmoniously looks at the background of the river and attracts millions of tourists every year. However, access to the tower with the clock is allowed only to residents of the Uk, and only by special permit, which must be pre-request.
Being the symbol of London, Big Ben at the same time is also synonymous with accuracy. The work of the mechanism is adjusted, strangely enough, a simple coin in 1 penny, which is able to accelerate the motion of the pendulum in 0. 4 seconds in a day. At the top of the pendulum clock - warehouse of such coins. In the basis of each of the dial is adorned by a Latin inscription, which in translation means "The God save our queen Victoria".
Big Ben is not only the most popular attraction of London, it is a record holder for the number of his appearances on television. Every morning the british see the clock tower on the morning news. In all films, serials and even comics Big Ben appears as a symbol of London.
