The most famous clock in the world turns 150 tomorrow, well, the bell does anyway. Big Ben in London, England, has a great bell in it's tower, which is what the name 'Big Ben' actually refers to. The bell was cast on...
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Looking at your picture of the clock I notice that where an XII should be for 12 0'clock is not there. And I also notice in upper right corner I read it is suppose to be a crown yet it does not look like a crown it looks like two embossed figures. . Can you explain what kind of text is being used for the X on the clock and what the two firgures are in the upper right corner ?
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at 00:44 on April 10th, 2008
Here's a close up of the clock face in front of Big Ben, the bell that provides the famous strikes.
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taffyfl12 (not verified)at 10:38 on August 31st, 2008
Looking at your picture of the clock I notice that where an XII should be for 12 0'clock is not there. And I also notice in upper right corner I read it is suppose to be a crown yet it does not look like a crown it looks like two embossed figures. . Can you explain what kind of text is being used for the X on the clock and what the two firgures are in the upper right corner ?
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