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Big Ben – The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster
706 days
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in Europe
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A date with history
The most famous and the biggest bell ever cast at Whitechapel foundry was christened as the ‘Big Ben’ after some interesting debate in the parliament of the 19th century Britain. In 1844, the British parliament has unanimously approved the decision to incorporate the clock tower in the Houses of Parliament. But the specifications that came out in the corridors of parliament was a scientific impossibility for even the most adventurous of those responsible for watch – “The first shot of the hour bell should register the time, right within one second a day, and that it should be telegraph its performance twice a day in Greenwich, where a record was kept. “So began the journey of this timing reference point in London – The bell time of the Great Clock of Westminster, known worldwide as the ‘Big Ben ‘.
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The timekeeper Westminster was developed by Edmund Beckett Denison, and finally made functional by Edward John Dent in 1854. The watch has an innovative double three-legged gravity escapement. The arduous task of casting the 13.76 tonne bell was undertaken by George Mears, the master bell-founder and owner of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. It was built during the reconstruction of Parliament, the clock tower went into service September 7, 1859.
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The evolution …
After leading the world on the gas for nearly half a century, the gas lighting of the dials was replaced by electric lighting in 1906. The electric winding followed in 1912. Over time, Big Ben has been to embrace the digital technology. Big Ben’s clock is illuminated at night. A second lamp over his face lights up whenever the Parliament is in session.
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BBC World Service and Big Ben has a long and this association has started tolling the way back December 31, 1923, when the BBC broadcast of the new arrival with the soothing chimes of Big Ben. The humanitarian face of Big Ben has a facelift during the Second World War, when the clock chimes instilled a sense of comfort and security in the British public that everything was going well with Great Britain. Big Ben chimes are still broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at certain times.
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The memorable journey to the Palace of Westminster …
The first trip of the Big Ben of his place of birth, the Whitechapel Foundry in his new home was marked by enthusiasm and amazement. The transport of the bell icon to the Houses of Parliament was also memorable for Londoners. While the sixteen brightly decorated with bows mammoth horses pulled the bell on the London Bridge, along Borough Road, Westminster Bridge, traffic came to a complete stop – to witness one of the most monumental vehicles of all time. Decorating the streets and the crowds cheered the zealous Big Ben all the way to its new home.
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See the most talked about world clock, the iconic stature of the Palace of Westminster is out of question. In addition to being the host to a legend, the Palace of Westminster is a guide to life for the events that have shaped the destiny of modern Britain. The awe inspiring Gothic architecture owes its mastery of the 19th century architect Sir Charles Barry. As part of UNESCO world heritage and Grade I, the Palace of Westminster houses works of art unique mixture of modern architecture, furniture legendary and monumental.
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Trip with Rent Car
712 days
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in Travel
Having a business trip without preparing the transportation is nothing but impossible. Do not let your important business trip canceled by having no car to drive. There are car rentals available everywhere for you and you may be confused which one suits your trip. http://www.carrentals.be is your solution. The website also provides you solution when it comes to holiday and you do not have any idea of where to go to rent a car.
With online system, you can do all the things that you may think you cannot. The site provides you over 350,000 car rentals as your options. Providing the site information needed, you will get the result which is over 50 car rentals which are recommended to be your partner in your trip. You will only need to choose which one to take.
There are some questions you need to answer, such as the location of the pick-up and drop-off. The location itself can be the airport, city or town’s name. Then there are the time of the pick-up and drop-off including the date and time. After that you also have to let them know your email address and age. Do not forget to type what kind of car you wish to rent. Result is waiting then.
The Real Riddles of the Sphinx
718 days
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in Africa
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Discovery
For something so large, it may seem strange to have a section called ‘discovery’, how could the Sphinx – which is 71 meters high and six feet wide – has never been hidden?
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Due to its location in the desert, the Great Sphinx of Giza has spent most of his 5000 years of history buried under huge mounds of sand. Although excavations have been several attempts throughout history, it was not until 1925 that the benchmark has been completely excavated and free of sand.
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It was only when the excavation was complete comprehensive modern history of intrigue and fascination with the Sphinx began. It is a love that goes beyond the academic Egyptologists, the Sphinx is one of the most visited monuments in Egypt.
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Guardian of the Dead
It is believed – although not definitely known – that the Sphinx sits as a guardian over the Pyramids of Giza. The site, known as the necropolis of Giza, the famous pyramid offers the same name built by Pharaoh Khafre area in 2500 BC. As pyramids are tombs for burial in the first place great dignity, it seems to make sense that the Sphinx was built to guard and would-be thieves graverobbers, a persistent problem in ancient Egyptian times.
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However, the exact date or reason for the construction of the Sphinx is relatively unknown. There are many theories, and some scientific study of its possible duration, but nothing specific has ever been fully deducted. Is not mentioned in any form of written record. a general consensus in the modern Egyptology is that the Sphinx is about 5000 years.
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Who nose?
If I forgive the terrible pun, it’s time to explore one of the most intriguing aspects of the structure: who owns the face? Most Egyptian architecture and sculpture depicts a specific person – usually the Pharaoh, or a member of the royal dynasty – so it is widely believed that the face of the Sphinx is actually based on a person.
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There are many, many theories, from which it would be hard to extrapolate a particular consensus among Egyptologists. Some believe that the face is that of Khafre, who built the Great Pyramid of Giza, while others are equally insistent that the face is to Chephron, the predecessor of Khafre’s. In essence, however, nobody knows.
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The other interesting aspect of the face is the nose of the Sphinx, or lack thereof. There are many rumors surrounding the nose of the Sphinx, I realized that it had taken off during the Napoleonic wars, although this is largely thought to be a myth. general consensus suggests that the nose has been dropped or has been hacked off by thieves, some 2,500 years ago.
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Inheritance
Considering these basic facts about the Sphinx is unknown, its place in Egyptian history is even more impressive. About 5,000 years after it was built, still stands guard over the tombs designed to keep his secrets to himself.
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Travel Tips for Your Honeymoon
930 days
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Congratulations on getting married! Once the wedding ceremony and reception ends, the real celebrating begins as you and your new spouse embark on your honeymoon getaway! You have chosen a destination far from home, in a country you have always dreamed your honeymoon would be. Here is some advice you should take for planning your honeymoon:
• Find out if there are any newlywed discounts anywhere you plan to go. Do research on any special honeymoon packages for newlyweds. Some hotels cater especially to newlyweds. Oftentimes, hotels and restaurants partner with each other to offer honeymooners a free breakfast or dinner. Take advantage of discounts for newlyweds. Do not be afraid to ask if discounts exist at places you plan to visit. You just got married; you should now be wise about your money and not ashamed of it!
• Plan for the weather. Depending on the season, it might not be wise to choose a tropical destination that has a high average of rainfall in certain months. Find out when hurricane season is and try to avoid going to a place that is affected by it. June 1st to November 30th is hurricane season for the Bahamas. If you are interested in going to an Asian location in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, know that the most typhoons in 2011 will occur between May and November. If you cannot avoid bad weather because your wedding is on a specific date for a sentimental reason, then plan your activities according to the kind of weather you might have to face. For instance, if it is probably going to rain the majority of the time you are going to be on your honeymoon, then you obviously should not plan to go hiking or mountain biking. Also, hurricane season obviously means surfing lessons are out of question.
• Get visitor health insurance. Not many people think about travel insurance for their honeymoon, but you should know that the healthcare coverage you might have will probably not cover you if you are in a different country. Many people do not realize that, while they are on vacation abroad, they are actually uninsured. If by any chance you become sick or injured during your honeymoon, medical bills could be extremely expensive without visitor health insurance. While planning for your honeymoon, you might not even factor in the chance of you or your husband becoming ill or getting hurt. However, the possibility exists and it is best to be prepared. The insurance plan does not have to cost a lot and could cover as little or as much as you choose.
Tips For Travelling With Pets
1145 days
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in Travel Tips
Going on a holiday does not necessarily mean that you have to put your pets in a kennel or cattery. Many different types of accommodation are now pet friendly, from farm stays, hotels, bed and breakfasts and camping grounds. For many people their pets are like family and leaving them at a boarding facility is just not an option. When taking your pet on holiday there are a few simple tips you can follow to make travelling easier.
Flying with pets
If travelling involves flying then you will need to pre-book your pet on the flight. Contact the airline to see if there are any specific requirements for your pet to travel with them. It is likely you will have to arrive much earlier than you normally would for check-in and your pet will need to go into an airline pet crate.
Check accommodation
It is a good idea to find out how ‘pet friendly’ the accommodation is. Make sure there is secure fencing, find out whether you need to bring bedding and your own pet food, and whether your pets are allowed inside. If you are staying at a bed and breakfast or a farm stay you might want to ask whether they have their own pets, just in case your pet doesn’t interact well with other animals.
Vet check
Book your pet in for a visit to the vet before you go and make sure its vaccinations are up to date, and it is in good health. The vet can also print out your pet’s medical history in case of an emergency. You might want to look in to what any potential risks are, for example warmer and more tropical climates are prone to ticks, so find out what you need to know to help protect your pet. Also make sure your pet is free of fleas, as you don’t want to infest other animals.