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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:historical_events
gptkb:New_Year's_Eve_celebrations
gptkb:British_monarchy
national celebrations
political events
New Year countdowns
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gptkbp:bell_names
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gptkb:Big_Ben
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gptkbp:clock_face_color
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blue and gold
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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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mechanical clock
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gptkbp:clock_speed
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mechanical
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gptkbp:completed
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1859
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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John Taylor & Sons
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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British identity
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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gptkb:British_Parliament
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gptkbp:died
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World War II bombings
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its historical significance
its accuracy
its iconic status
its historical clock mechanism
its Great Bell
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gptkbp:featured_in
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films and media
tourist brochures
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gptkbp:first_bell_rung
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July 11, 1859
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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
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gptkbp:height_of_clock_face
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22.5 feet
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Big Ben clock tower
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gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
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gptkb:London
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gptkbp:is_visited_by
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millions of tourists annually
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gptkbp:known_for
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its architectural beauty
its chimes
its public visibility
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gptkbp:lighting
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illuminated at night
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:London
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gptkbp:maintenance
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ongoing
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:stone
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gptkbp:notable_event
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New Year celebrations
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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four clock faces
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Palace_of_Westminster
British culture
British heritage
London skyline
London's landmarks
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gptkbp:previous_name
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gptkb:clock_tower
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gptkbp:public_access
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yes
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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
2017-2021
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gptkbp:sound
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gptkb:5
chimes
13.5 long tons
quarter-hourly
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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:Westminster
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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:used_for
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public announcements
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gptkbp:used_in
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television broadcasts
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gptkbp:view
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gptkb:Westminster_Bridge
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Benjamin_Hall,_4th_Baronet
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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