Little Ben, Clock tower in Victoria district, City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Little Ben stands at twenty feet tall with an ornate cast iron structure and a clock face displaying traditional Roman numerals.
The clock tower emerged in 1892 during London's Victorian development period as part of an initiative to enhance Westminster's public timekeeping system.
The Grade II listed building represents Victorian engineering traditions and reflects the period's emphasis on public timekeeping in urban spaces.
Located near Victoria Station at coordinates 51.496462, -0.142709, the clock tower remains functional and chimes every quarter hour.
The cast iron structure serves as a miniature version of its neighboring landmark, incorporating similar Gothic architectural elements at one-third the scale.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1892
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 51.49646,-0.14268
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:23
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