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Big Ben’s bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

12 November 2022 · 22:25 UTC

After five years of restoration work, the bells of the Elizabeth Tower - including Big Ben - are returning to regular service.

Big Ben will be struck 11 times at 11:00 on Remembrance Sunday to mark the beginning of the two-minute silence.

Clockmakers Ian Westworth and Alex Jeffrey spoke to the BBC about bringing the iconic bells back into service.

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