That is the sound of Big Ben. People from London like to call the ringing of Big Ben “bongs.” They mark the start of a new hour. Big Ben is the name of the large bell inside the clock tower above Britain’s Houses of Parliament. The tower is part of the Palace of Westminster. There are other smaller bells, too. The structure that houses Big Ben is one of the most famous sights in the country. It is called the Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben started making its bongs 158 years ago. But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years. The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon.
Title: London’s Big Ben to Go Silent for Four Years
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the large bell inside the clock tower above Britain’s Houses of Parliament.</span> <span data-start-time='40250' data-end-time='45813'>The tower is part of the Palace of Westminster.</span> <span data-start-time='45813' data-end-time='49813'>There are other smaller bells, too.</span> <span data-start-time='49813' data-end-time='57521'>The structure that houses Big Ben is one of the most famous sights in the country.</span> <span data-start-time='57521' data-end-time='61146'>It is called the Elizabeth Tower.</span> <span data-start-time='61146' data-end-time='68021'>Big Ben started making its bongs 158 years ago.</span> <span data-start-time='68021' data-end-time='76938'>But beginning on August 21, it will go silent for four years.</span> <span data-start-time='76938' data-end-time='82979'>The bell will ring for the last time at 12 noon.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' 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