Episode 59: Big Ben
The clock tower of the houses of parliament is not only an icon for London but for the UK. It’s a symbol for democracy and evokes a sense of national pride. It is also one of the Top 5 selfie spots in the world, along with London Bridge, Paris’s Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Coliseum.
To accompany this podcast I have put together a colouring-in sheet for our younger listeners with some of the key facts about Big Ben and the Elizabeth Tower. See below.
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Show notes:
Hello and welcome to our London history podcast, where we share our love of London, its people, places and history. This podcast is designed for you to learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know, all in 20 minutes.
I am your host Hazel Baker quantified London tour guide and CEO of London Guided Walks.
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What we discussed:
- The Elizabeth Tower
- The medieval clock tower
- Big Ben
- Great Tom
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