Big Ben was turned to GMT for the first time in five years overnight, following a huge renovation project, as the clocks went back across Britain.

In the spring of 2019, Project Big Ben reaches an exciting milestone. And after more than two years of hard work, it’s time for the first section to be revealed -- the iconic north clockface.

Big Ben in U.K. ceases to "bong" as famed clock stops working twice in one week. ... was unveiled earlier this year following a five-year and roughly $99.5 million project to restore it.

Getting up close to Big Ben requires earplugs, and ear defenders over them to be safe. When the 13.7-tonne bell sounds, the vibration hits you in the chest. After a five-year restoration project ...

The sound of Big Ben has also heralded news of significant events, like the outbreak of World War Two. "It has become a symbol of freedom," said Parliamentary Estates historian Mark Collins.

Big Ben will ring again from early next year as the restoration of Parliament’s Elizabeth Tower nears completion. The refurbishment of the Westminster landmark, which has already spiralled to at ...

LONDON -- Big Ben, London's iconic clock tower, has kept time for residents of the city for some 160 years. The great hour bell housed in the lofty to ...

This has been Big Ben’s longest silence. In its 163 years, the bells (and the clock’s hands) have been quieted or slowed just a handful of times — by heavy snow and freezing temperatures ...

Watch On Your Schedule: "Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling" is available to stream with KPBS Passport, a benefit for members supporting KPBS at $60 or more yearly, using your computer ...