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Big Ben a077048
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, London. The Clock Tower colloquially known as Big Ben, located at the Palace of Westminster, which is alternatively known as the Houses of Parliament. View looking up from ground level with a street sign framing the tower in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay in 1965. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1338899
Filename: aa077048.jpg
Size: 4348 x 4348 (6.8MB)
Date: 11th November 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
Clock Gothic Oblique Politics Signage Tall Time Tower Victorian
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Big Ben: A Timeless Symbol of Politics and Progress This evocative photograph, captured by the skilled lens of John Gay in 1965, presents a captivating view of the iconic Big Ben clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The image, framed by a vintage street sign, invites us to explore the rich history and enduring allure of this iconic Victorian-era structure. The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, has been the seat of British political power since the 16th century. Big Ben, the colloquial name for the clock tower, is an indelible symbol of the UK's parliamentary democracy and a testament to the country's engineering prowess. The oblique angle of the photograph emphasizes the tower's impressive height and the intricate details of its Gothic Revival architecture. The clock's hands, poised to mark another passage of time, serve as a reminder of the inexorable march of the minutes and hours. Big Ben's bells, which chime on the quarter hour and strike on the hour, have long been a source of pride for the British people. Their distinctive peals have signaled important events and milestones throughout history, from the end of World War II to the beginning of the new millennium. As we gaze at this image, we are transported back in time, to an era of horse-drawn carriages, top hats, and the Victorian obsession with precision and progress. Yet, despite the passage of decades, Big Ben remains a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience, standing proudly against the backdrop of London's ever-changing urban landscape.
