Purchased from a man who claimed to have salvaged them from the backroom of an unnamed Chicago watch repair shop, each round and weathered face represents the lasting work of an international manufacturing giant at the peak of its powers. Made By: Western Clock MFG Company, aka Westclox, 350 5th St., Peru, Illinois Ī clock without hands might seem indifferent to the passage of time, but these old “Big Ben” and “Baby Ben” dials have some serious stories to tell. In particular to Dave, whose persistence finally motivated us to release this new version.Museum Artifacts: Luminous “Big Ben” & “Baby Ben” Clock Dials (1940s) and Style 1A “Big Ben” Alarm Clock (1920s) Thanks to all who left comments and suggestions for improvement. NB Sounds will only play through earphones on 1st gen iPod Touch. Having it chime every quarter of an hour and toll on the hour (the chiming and tolling sounds will play even when the app is not open, so long as your device is not muted and you allow notifications in the General Settings for Big Ben)
Have your iPhone (or iPod Touch) display the time of day in style. 1859 was the beginning for all three elements when the Clock Tower was completed, the Great Clock started on 31 May and the Great Bell’s chimes were heard for the first time on 11 July.
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
During 2009, the UK Parliament celebrated the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower, Great Clock and Great Bell.
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