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Big Ben goes silent; time for some facts
Published Mon, Aug 21, 2017 · 09:50 PM
London
A CHERISHED British icon, Big Ben, has fallen silent from Monday for repairs expected to last four years.
Here are some facts and figures for Big Ben and the other bells in the world's most photographed clock tower.
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