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How was the Palace of Westminster destroyed?

A fire

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When does the Big Ben ring?

On special occasions 

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What language are the letters underneath the clock in?

Latin

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How many designs were submitted?

400 designs

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What church is one of the U.K 's most religious buildings? 

Westminster Abbey

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When was the Palace of Westminster built?

1016

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When will the Big Ben consistently ring again?

2021

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How long are the numbers on the Big Ben?

About 60 cm long

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How many architects submitted the designs?

90 architects 

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In 2000 which was the tallest ferris wheel in the world?

The London Eye

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How many months later did the rebuild committee decide to rebuild the Palace of Westminster?

13 months

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In 2018 how many people were expected to visit the Big Ben and its vicinity

Around 40 million people

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Why was the clock tower named the Elizabeth tower?

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee

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Who chose Benjamin Louis Vulliamy to make the clock for the tower?

Charles Barry

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What is the London Eye also known as? 

Coca-Cola London Eye 

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What was the Palace of Westminster used for before it burned down?

British Parliament 

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Why is the Big Ben being renovated?

To make sure it would be preserved for future generations and be made more energy efficient. 

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What anniversary did London celebrate in 2009?

150th anniversary of the Elizabeth tower.

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Who was Charles Barry?

His design was chosen for the clock tower

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Who meets in the Palace of Westminster?

House of Commons and the House Lords.

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Who decide to put a clock tower?

The rebuild committee

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About how much money does it cost in pounds or dollars to renovate the Big Ben?

About 80 million dollars or 61 million pounds

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How many shards of opal make up one clock face?

312

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What was Edmund Beckett Denson's real job?

A lawyer

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Which landmark is located on the north bank of River Thames?

The Palace of Westminster or Westminster