MPs spent nearly £100,000 on a temporary bonging mechanism for Big Ben so the bell could be sounded on just 10 occasions during renovations. The interim striking mechanism, which cost around £10,000 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (AFP via Getty Images) Engineers were drafted in to fix Westminster's famous Big Ben clock after it stopped on Wednesday morning.

Explore the mechanical genius of Big Ben, the iconic clock tower in London, England, which has been ticking for nearly 150 years. This animation takes you on a tour inside the clock tower, showcasing ...

Yup, while the rest of the clock faces at the top of Elizabeth Tower are ticking along merrily, displaying the correct time, one face’s clock hands seem to have gotten stuck. More specifically, the ...

Explore the intricate mechanism of Big Ben's clock hands and how they move. This video features a detailed 3D animation that provides insight into the workings of the iconic Elizabeth Tower. #bigben ...