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Is the Big Ben clock named after Benjamin Banneker?

By Laura S. Harris
Jan 28, 2021

Answer and Explanation: It appears the clock is not named after Banneker. ... Many believe that Big Ben takes its name from Benjamin Hall, one of the British officials who oversaw the construction of the clock tower, but it appears Banneker was not the inspiration for this name.

What is the Big Ben named after?

Sir Benjamin Hall. “All bells, we believe, are christened before they begin to toll,” the newspaper reported as the initial bell arrived at Parliament, “and on this occasion it is proposed to call our king of bells 'Big Ben' in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, the president of the board of works, during whose tenure of office it was cast.”25 Jan 2017

What is Big Ben really called?

Elizabeth Tower. The clock tower widely known as Big Ben is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen, the House of Commons has confirmed. It follows a campaign, backed by most MPs and the three main party leaders, to rename the tower in recognition of the Queen's 60 year reign.26 Jun 2012

Why is Big Ben called clock?

“All bells, we believe, are christened before they begin to toll,” the newspaper reported as the initial bell arrived at Parliament, “and on this occasion it is proposed to call our king of bells 'Big Ben' in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, the president of the board of works, during whose tenure of office it was cast.”25 Jan 2017

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