Big Ben has made lightning repairs before being silenced for the past 4 years – BBC News

Big Ben has been silenced for major repair work that will last until 2021.
The noon bongos were the last common bells around the famous bell until the repairs to its tower were completed.
It will still be used on special days, including New Year’s Day and Memorial Sunday.
The decision to turn it off to protect the hearing of the staff has sparked a lively debate about the timeline.
Prime Minister Theresa May has said it is “not fair” that the famous bongs will not be heard again until 2021 and called for a review of the proposals.

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