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Big Ben – The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster
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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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The Importance of Ganges River to India
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in Asia
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The river Ganges, which is one of the most prolific rivers in India is venerated banks by millions of people across India. In fact, there are powerful Kumbh Melas (fairs and religious) that take place on the banks of the Ganges in places like Benares, Hardwar and Allahabad. However, it is fair at Allahabad (which comes once in 12 years) which attracts millions of people who come to take holy dip in the Ganges River to wash away their sins. And ‘the largest gathering of people around the world.
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Ganges has its origins high in the Himalayas and its source is located near Gangotri Gaumukh. Small trinkets melt water of glaciers above combine to form small tributaries to Gangotri and fuse together to form the most sacred river in India. So why do people consider the Ganges a sacred river? Legend has it that the Ganges emerges from the hair of the famous Hindu god Shiva. People wanted to go up the Ganges on earth, but the river was so strong that if you spit on the ground that would bring chaos in the form of floods. Then Lord Shiva decided to let it flow from his coma in order to control the river flow. The other reason why people worship the Ganga is that it has become the lifeline of the people living along its banks where it flows. It brings in silt from the highlands and this silt is extremely rich in minerals. The water of the Ganges find many utilities and cities that are established on its banks are heavily dependent on the river for their economy.
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Even if the Ganges is the most important river in India because of its usefulness is also the longest river over exploited. To be totally pure becoming increasingly polluted from the Himalayas flowing down from the highlands to the plains. For many people, the goddess Ganga is Ganga, who is adored. The goddess is dressed in a white sari holding a white lotus in one hand. In his hands he holds other vessels which means prosperity. The legend also says that the river Ganges flows in all the three worlds that are terrestrial, celestial and subterranean. The Ganges River flows through 2,500 km and then empties into the Bay of Bengal. The mighty Ganga is also said to be the largest in the world Delta and Delta soil that is among the richest in the world.
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In fact, the Indian people believe we can attain salvation after death when his body was cremated on the banks of the Ganges. The best place to cremate the body is at the Ghats of Benares. In the city of Benares Ghats there are special (crematoria), where the person is allowed only official preparing the wood for the cremation. The body is then placed on short lengths of wood and then cremated. The ashes are collected and then placed in a metal pot and then poured into the Ganges flowing below.
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Dubai: 5 Top Places To Visit In Dubai
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in Asia
Dubai is considered to be one of the most attractive and posh tourist destinations in the Middle East. Due to its increasing popularity as a tourist spot and attractive revenues from tourism, various cheap flights to Dubai are easily available these days. However, you have to plan in advance to ensure that you visit all the tourist attractions in Dubai so as to make the maximum out of your trip.
Flights to Dubai: Things to Do in Dubai
After booking your flight to Dubai, your next consideration is to cover the maximum sightseeing venues in the minimum time. So, plan your tour by keeping the following landmarks in mind:
1. Burj Khalifa: This is the tallest building in the world, consisting of 124 floors. There is an outdoor observation deck at the topmost floor, featuring a telescope that allows visitors to view the whole city from this incredible height.
2. Dubai Museum: The building of Al Fahidi Fort, built against foreign invasion in 1799, has been converted into the great Dubai museum. It allows visitors to have a look at the rich culture and heritage of Dubai. The museum also offers a virtual trip to desert life, conventional Arabian homes, mosques, ancient warfare and trade.
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