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Time's Up for Big Ben – At Least for A While

Publish Time：2017-09-05 17:31:15Source：http://travelweekly-china.com

【Introduction】：The famous chimes of London s Big Ben will fall silent from next week to allow essential repair works to take place.

(Source: Travel Weekly China)

The famous chimes of London's Big Ben will fall silent from next week to allow essential repair works to take place.

It will remain silent until 2021 apart from sounding for important occasions.

The Great Bell has sounded on the hour for 157 years.

The clock's keeper, Steve Jaggs, told the BBC Big Ben falling silent was a "significant milestone" in the project to restore the tower.

"This essential programme of works will safeguard the clock on a long term basis, as well as protecting and preserving its home - the Elizabeth Tower," he added.

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