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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:clock_tower
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Augustus_Pugin
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:British_Parliament
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gptkbp:bell_cracking
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1859
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gptkbp:bell_named_after
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gptkb:Sir_Benjamin_Hall
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gptkbp:bell_recasting
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1863
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gptkbp:clock_face_diameter
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22 feet
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gptkbp:clock_mechanism_type
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gptkb:Pendulum
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gptkbp:clock_speed
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mechanical
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gptkbp:clock_tower_type
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public clock
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gptkbp:completed
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1859
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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£200,000
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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numerous films and literature
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of London
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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yes
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its accuracy
its Great Bell
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gptkbp:featured_in
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New Year celebrations
tourist guides
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gptkbp:first_chime
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July 11, 1859
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gptkbp:first_clockmaker
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gptkb:Edward_John_Dent
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gptkbp:function
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gptkb:clock_tower
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gptkbp:height
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96 meters
316 feet
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important landmark
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Big Ben clock tower
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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New Year's Eve countdowns
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gptkbp:is_visible_from
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gptkb:Thames_River
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gptkbp:known_for
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its distinctive sound
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gptkbp:landmark
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iconic
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gptkbp:lighting
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illuminated at night
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Westminster,_London
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Westminster_City_Council
regular inspections
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:stone
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Big_Ben
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gptkbp:number_of_clock_faces
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Palace_of_Westminster
London skyline
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:St._Stephen's_Tower
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gptkbp:public_access
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limited
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gptkbp:related_event
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political events
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gptkbp:renamed
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gptkb:Elizabeth_Tower
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gptkbp:renovation
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gptkb:2017
gptkb:2021
ongoing
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gptkbp:sound
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gptkb:5
every hour
13.5 long tons
chimes every quarter hour
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gptkbp:style
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gptkb:Gothic_Revival
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gptkbp:surrounding_area
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gptkb:Parliament_Square
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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British culture
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gptkbp:time_zone
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GMT
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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yes
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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yes
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gptkbp:visitors_per_year
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over 1 million
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Chimes_of_Big_Ben
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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