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    What's the name of the clock tower at the side of the Houses of Parliament in London England?

    Question #22909. Asked by Nelly. (Sep 30 02 12:03 PM)


    monkeycouzin

    		St Stephens Clock Tower, which houses Big Ben

    Sep 30 02, 12:23 PM
    Gnomon

    		Big Ben is the name of the big bell which is used to chime the hour, but the name is often mistakenly applied to the clock or the clock tower.

    Sep 30 02, 2:09 PM

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