The original “Big Ben”
Active selection in cart:
| Caption | The original “Big Ben.” Properly “Big Ben” is the “Great Bell” not the Clock Tower. The new (present) Palace of Westminster opened in 1852 and this Big Ben – the great Bell – was cast by Warners of Norton, Stockton in 1856, intended to be named the Royal Victoria. However, it immediately developed a four inch crack and was replaced by the present one, cast in the Whitechapel Bell Foundry – which also fractured. Loose engraving. |
|---|---|
| Creator | English School (19th century) |
| Artwork medium | engraving |
| Credit | Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection |
| Search stock images by keyword | Big Ben Great Bell Clock Tower Houses of Parliament Palace of Westminster 1852 bell casters foundry Warners of Norton Stockton 1856 Royal Victoria original |
| Stock image ref | Sizes available | Views |
|---|---|---|
| XJ430934 | Hi-res: 3,494 x 4,579 pixels Lo-res: 874 x 1,145 pixels |
11 |
Buy this stock image
Available worldwide for immediate download up to 3,494 x 4,579 pixels. This image may be licensed for any specified use.
Instructions
- Log in or Register (in 30 seconds)
- image(s)
- Click on Go to cart
- Choose intended use or request a quote
- Confirm terms & conditions
- Pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer
Buy products
You can buy personalised gifts, including t-shirts, tote bags and mousemats, featuring this image from our print partner, Zazzle:
Can we help?
Look and Learn is one of the world’s leading sources of historical and cultural images for personal and commercial use. Feel free to contact us with any questions or requests.