JOURNAL ARTICLE

Restoration of the Elizabeth Tower: pairing tradition and modernity at the Houses of Parliament.

  • Published In: Structural Engineer (1466-5123), 2024, v. 102, n. 3. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BAKER, STEPHEN; PENELLUM, MATT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a case study of conservation work on the Elizabeth Tower or Big Ben clock tower. Topics discussed include background of the Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower, description on the cast iron roofs of the building, and details about the clock dials and mechanism of Big Ben.

Additional Information

  • Source:Structural Engineer (1466-5123). 2024/03, Vol. 102, Issue 3, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:14665123
  • DOI:10.56330/pkvv1066
  • Accession Number:177097300

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