1. The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in .................. .

1834

1896

1893

1875

2. In ............... , it was decided the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should include a tower and a clock.

1844

1896

1853

1589

3. The metal was melted down and the bell recast in Whitechapel in ................. .

1858

1896

1693

1897

4. Big Ben first rang across Westminster on 31 May ................... .

1859

1986

1785

1459

5. Big Ben is next to the river ................ .

Thames

seine

tiger

canada

6. In August ................ , refurbishment work commenced on Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.

2017

2015

2010

2011