Download or read book Big Ben written by Peter MacDonald and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Ben is perhaps the most famous clock in the world. This title tells its story, from its conception in the 1830s, after fire destroyed the ancient Palace of Westminster, to its establishment as the national timepiece and the symbol of Britain up to the present day.