The Great Bell

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bell_tower
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_monarchy
gptkb:Elizabeth_Tower
gptkb:New_Year's_Eve
national events
gptkbp:built gptkb:Augustus_Pugin
gptkbp:chime_sound gptkb:Bonaire
gptkbp:chimes quarter hours
gptkbp:constructed_in 1858
gptkbp:cracked 1859
gptkbp:cultural_significance British heritage
gptkbp:diameter 2.7 meters
gptkbp:famous_for New Year celebrations
gptkbp:featured_in tourist guides
films and media
gptkbp:funding gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:height 2.2 meters
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:World_War_II_air_raids
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of London
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Bell
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:artworks
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:literature
local traditions
songs and music
gptkbp:known_for its rich history
its iconic status
gptkbp:location Big Ben, London
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
annual
gptkbp:material brass
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Big_Ben
gptkbp:noise_level 118 decibels
gptkbp:notable_feature clock face
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:House_of_Commons
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:original_run 1859
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkb:clock_tower
historical tours
London skyline
gptkbp:public_access no
gptkbp:recast 1863
gptkbp:recognized_by international visitors
gptkbp:recorded_in gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:renamed gptkb:Elizabeth_Tower_Bell
gptkbp:ringing_mechanism mechanical clock
gptkbp:ringing_schedule every hour
gptkbp:sound_duration approximately 14 seconds
gptkbp:symbolizes British resilience
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:tuning E natural
gptkbp:used_for public announcements
gptkbp:used_in ceremonial occasions
television broadcasts
gptkbp:weight 13.5 long tons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Big_Ben
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4