Victorian age

Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling – The extraordinary story of the six-year renovation of the iconic clock tower. Anna Keay, Director of The Landmark Trust, meets the dedicated team of architects, engineers, historians, scientists and master craftspeople who are tasked with stripping the tower down to its frame, then repairing or replacing every exquisite detail of this neo-Gothic masterpiece. As Big Ben rings out once more, cameras provide a close-up view of all the vibrant new details.       An £80m makeover of Big Ben is nearly complete, restoring the world’s most famous clock face to its original […]