Big Ben

Big Ben is a famous feature in London. It is a 320 foot high Clock Tower that is named after the largest bell. It weighs over 13 tons and was cast in 1858 at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in East London.

When my parents were on the Big Bus, Big Ben provided one of the most memorable moments for them. As they turned the corner and came in view of the clock, a group of four guys (about 30-35 years old) stood up and starting cheering loudly...."BIG BEN!!! YAHHHH!" They even gave High Fives just because they got to see it. I guess it was pretty exciting since they ranted every time it came back into sight. That's so crazy!