In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built in 1858. The project architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.
The Palace of Westminster, and therefore the tower, is on the Parliament square next to Westminster Abbey. On the opposite side of the palace there is the Thames embankment.
The Clock Tower is the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and in addition, with the most accurate clocks.
At the base of each of the four clock dials there is a Latin inscription “Domine Salvam fac Reginam nostram Victoriam primam” (“God save our Queen Victoria I”).
Around the perimeter of the tower, on the left and on the right of the clock, there is another phrase in Latin – “Laus Deo” (“Glory to God” or “Praise the Lord”).
There used to be a prison in Big Ben. The last prisoner of Big Ben was a fighter for women’s rights Emmeline Pankhurst. Now, next to the Parliament there is a monument to her.
My dear and immensely respected Nina Olegovna! I decided to write you a letter of thanks. In our time, people are more likely to use the global network, and I'm very sorry that the society has lost such a form of communication as a letter. After all, it is in him that you can pour out the whole soul to a person, say words of gratitude, without limiting yourself to any convention. The role of the teacher in the life of every person is very great. Teacher helps to choose a profession and educates us throughout the stay in the school. The work of the teacher is not easy. Such a person needs to be patient and sympathetic. A teacher is a professional for students, and he needs to know everything, answer any questions. You can always come to the rescue. You are a noble and indispensable person! You prepare me for life, open all my possibilities. If it were not for your perseverance and faith in me, I could not find the strength to withstand the modern pace of study. You are a wonderful person! Your professional skill allows me to learn a new one. Not every teacher can support a student in a difficult moment, and it often happens that a child begins to learn badly. But every teacher is a psychologist in his own way, and you are no exception. When it's hard for me, you support the word and give the right advice. It was hard for me when my friend took offense at me. It was you who gave me support, listened to me and gave advice. I did what you told me, and soon our relationship with my friend got better. You will never show your bad mood, though, which is a sin to hide, it visits you, because nothing human is alien to you. Your benevolence, firmness, and dedication carry you, and the smile that shines on your face helps me to cultivate the qualities that you possess and which I so much would like to see in yourself. You clearly and easily explain the material, I should not even repeat: I remember everything from the lesson. Your speech seems to be hypnotizing, you want to listen and listen. Every visit to your lesson is a holiday. You sometimes can and scold that also plays an important role. There are many guys who think: "I have a great relationship with the teacher, which means he will forgive me everything." But, alas, this is not so. Of course, resentment is forgiven, but this ability to forgive - the dignity of a strong person. You know how to forgive, then you are a strong person. Teachers should be respected, especially those who are dear to you. You are Nina Olegovna, always repeat that you only need to rely on yourself in life, but you always help, and I appreciate it. After all, any person needs a mentor, and his help needs to be valued. I hope that this is how I act towards you. Your lessons are always interesting and entertaining. You often build an explanation of the new material in such an unusual form that students can reveal themselves and show their knowledge not only in your subject, but also flash with the intellect. This shows that you are loving your business, you want to raise worthy members of society, to bring up real people. You wish each of us good, good fortune, successful career, in a word, success in everything! Especially I felt this on myself. Nina, you have had a huge influence on me. You help me in choosing a profession, tempering my character, you see, when I'm ill, you help with advice and a kind word. Thank you very much for the contribution you made to the development of my personality. And, I think, many of your wards join me. Thank you for what you are! I wish patience and happiness.
In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built in 1858. The project architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.
The Palace of Westminster, and therefore the tower, is on the Parliament square next to Westminster Abbey. On the opposite side of the palace there is the Thames embankment.
The Clock Tower is the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and in addition, with the most accurate clocks.
At the base of each of the four clock dials there is a Latin inscription “Domine Salvam fac Reginam nostram Victoriam primam” (“God save our Queen Victoria I”).
Around the perimeter of the tower, on the left and on the right of the clock, there is another phrase in Latin – “Laus Deo” (“Glory to God” or “Praise the Lord”).
There used to be a prison in Big Ben. The last prisoner of Big Ben was a fighter for women’s rights Emmeline Pankhurst. Now, next to the Parliament there is a monument to her.
The role of the teacher in the life of every person is very great. Teacher helps to choose a profession and educates us throughout the stay in the school. The work of the teacher is not easy. Such a person needs to be patient and sympathetic. A teacher is a professional for students, and he needs to know everything, answer any questions.
You can always come to the rescue. You are a noble and indispensable person! You prepare me for life, open all my possibilities. If it were not for your perseverance and faith in me, I could not find the strength to withstand the modern pace of study.
You are a wonderful person! Your professional skill allows me to learn a new one. Not every teacher can support a student in a difficult moment, and it often happens that a child begins to learn badly. But every teacher is a psychologist in his own way, and you are no exception. When it's hard for me, you support the word and give the right advice. It was hard for me when my friend took offense at me. It was you who gave me support, listened to me and gave advice. I did what you told me, and soon our relationship with my friend got better.
You will never show your bad mood, though, which is a sin to hide, it visits you, because nothing human is alien to you. Your benevolence, firmness, and dedication carry you, and the smile that shines on your face helps me to cultivate the qualities that you possess and which I so much would like to see in yourself.
You clearly and easily explain the material, I should not even repeat: I remember everything from the lesson. Your speech seems to be hypnotizing, you want to listen and listen. Every visit to your lesson is a holiday.
You sometimes can and scold that also plays an important role. There are many guys who think: "I have a great relationship with the teacher, which means he will forgive me everything." But, alas, this is not so. Of course, resentment is forgiven, but this ability to forgive - the dignity of a strong person. You know how to forgive, then you are a strong person. Teachers should be respected, especially those who are dear to you.
You are Nina Olegovna, always repeat that you only need to rely on yourself in life, but you always help, and I appreciate it. After all, any person needs a mentor, and his help needs to be valued. I hope that this is how I act towards you.
Your lessons are always interesting and entertaining. You often build an explanation of the new material in such an unusual form that students can reveal themselves and show their knowledge not only in your subject, but also flash with the intellect. This shows that you are loving your business, you want to raise worthy members of society, to bring up real people. You wish each of us good, good fortune, successful career, in a word, success in everything! Especially I felt this on myself. Nina, you have had a huge influence on me. You help me in choosing a profession, tempering my character, you see, when I'm ill, you help with advice and a kind word. Thank you very much for the contribution you made to the development of my personality. And, I think, many of your wards join me.
Thank you for what you are! I wish patience and happiness.