The 40ft spruce was selected from amongst the over 150 million trees in Kielder Forest to stand at the foot of Big Ben.

Big Ben's Christmas tree begins journey from Northumberland

A face of the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben

The famous bell at the top of the Elizabeth Tower fell silent at 1pm after the clock ground to a halt.

Big Ben fails to chime after the clock stops

Some worried Big Ben was glitching as the famed clock's hands spun into a time warp - but the explanation is far simpler.

Why Big Ben's clock hands suddenly began spinning - leaving onlookers baffled

The bongs on 31 December will also be the final occasion that Big Ben will be struck using a temporary mechanism.

Big Ben to chime on New Year's Eve for first time in four years

Scaffolding surrounds the under-renovation Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, in Westminster, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 24, 2021.


The additional costs to the project, which was originally priced at £29.7 million, are currently being assessed, according to the authorities.

Covid-19 delays to see further hike in £80m Big Ben tower repair bill

Repair costs for the Elizabeth Tower, the face of Parliament, have climbed to £61 million - double the original estimation.

Parliament: Costs of Elizabeth Tower repair doubles

Several famous London landmarks lost their illuminations for an hour last night as part of a charity campaign to highlight climate change.

London Big Ben

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