On the morning of Her Majesty's funeral, the chimes of Big Ben will fill the air at 9am. The sound will be different to usual and will be muffled due to a piece of leather covering the hammer that hits the bell.
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The 13-tonne Big Ben bell was largely silenced for five years while a major restoration of the Elizabeth Tower took place, with the “bongs” finally resuming regular service in November 2022.
Visitors will be able to book a maximum of eight tickets per person, depending on availability. The Big Ben tour is not suitable for everyone. Visitors must be aged 11 and over and be comfortable climbing 334 steps and experiencing high noise levels from the clock mechanism and bells - earplugs will be provided.
What is Big Ben's formal name? The tower housing Big Ben was formally known as St.Stephen's Tower until 2012, when it was renamed Elizabeth Tower on the occasion of Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the British throne.
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