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Raising the Great Bell for Westminster Clock-Tower 1858
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Raising the Great Bell for Westminster Clock-Tower 1858
Officially known as the Great Bell but better known as Big Ben, the huge bell fifteen tons in weight was on its side with not a spare inch either end, rested in a cradle formed of 14 inch oak timbers bolted and clamped together by rods and bands of iron of immense strength. Date: 1858
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This photograph captures the momentous occasion of raising the iconic Great Bell, popularly known as Big Ben, for the installation at the newly constructed Westminster Clock-Tower in London, England, in 1858. The fifteen-ton bell, a marvel of engineering, lies on its side in a meticulously crafted cradle made of fourteen-inch oak timbers. The cradle's strength is ensured by bolts and bands of iron, demonstrating the immense engineering effort required to move such a massive object. The bell, which would later become a symbol of British timekeeping, is positioned precariously with not an inch to spare at either end. A series of pulleys, shafts, and cables can be seen in the background, ready to assist in the laborious task of lifting the bell to its rightful place. A group of determined men, their faces etched with concentration, are turning a wheel, providing the necessary force to hoist the bell upwards. The interior of the Westminster Clock-Tower, still under construction, can be glimpsed in the background, adding to the sense of anticipation and progress. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the painstaking process of installing one of the most famous bells in the world, a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the Victorian era.
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