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Scaffolding for Raising the Quarter-Bells in the Clock Tower of the New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Scaffolding for Raising the Quarter-Bells in the Clock Tower of the New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Scaffolding for Raising the Quarter-Bells in the Clock Tower of the New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. St Stephen's Tower, (later renamed the Elizabeth Tower), was designed to hold Big Ben, the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster. View showing...the pile of timbers which is now being put up within the limits of the roof of the Clock Tower, for the purpose of raising the bells. It rises nearly twenty feet above the bell chamber, resting mostly upon the iron framework which will eventually carry the bells. It is substantially put together. Upon the upper portion of this rests the machinery by which the hoisting is to be performed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph, titled "Scaffolding for Raising the Quarter-Bells in the Clock Tower of the New Houses of Parliament, 1857," offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of London's iconic St. Stephen's Tower, later renamed the Elizabeth Tower. The image, created in 1857, documents the construction process of the tower, which was designed to house 'Big Ben,' the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster. The photograph showcases the intricate scaffolding that was erected within the tower's roof, reaching nearly twenty feet above the bell chamber. The wooden structure, resting mostly upon the iron framework, was substantially put together to facilitate the hoisting of the bells. The upper portion of the scaffolding holds the machinery that would be used to perform the lifting process. The tower, part of the Palace of Westminster and a significant tourist attraction, was undergoing a crucial phase of its construction in 1857. The photograph, originally published in the Illustrated London News, provides a unique insight into the civil engineering and technological advancements of the nineteenth century. The intricate details of the timber beams, cogs, and wheels can be observed in this engraved image, offering a captivating look at the interior of the tower during its construction. The photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the builders and engineers of the time, as they worked to construct a structure that would become an enduring symbol of British politics and timekeeping. Today, the Elizabeth Tower stands as a significant tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to witness the iconic Big Ben and the intricacies of its clock mechanism.
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