Happy 153rd Birthday, Big Ben! Our watch valuation experts believe it’s impressive he’s still ringing after all these years. His tower clocks in at 316 feet (96 m) tall (note- Big Ben is the clock’s bell, not the clock tower itself). He’s survived London’s World War II blitzes and continues to stand the test of time. He’s still popular, too – Big Ben was rated as the United Kingdom’s favorite landmark in 2008.
For some more time history, check out these articles:
- London’s Timekeeper: What do Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, and King Edward IV’s watches have in common?
- Video: History of Bremont Watches
- Ayrton Senna’s Watches
- WWII Timepiece Trivia May 22
- WWII Timepiece Trivia May 21
