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Big Ben
Big Ben
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London's "Big Ben" is only the third tallest clock tower in Britain, but it is second to none as an architectural icon of the world and an instant symbol of the place. The Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster, known as "Big Ben", was later renamed "Elizabeth Tower" in honour of Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The name "Big Ben" was first given to the bell that strikes the hours in the tower, probably in honour of heavyweight boxing champion Ben Caunt, but possibly also in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall, who supervised its installation.
Completed in 1859, the ornate Gothic Revival clock tower stands 315 feet (96 m) tall and, at the time of its opening, was the largest and most accurate four-faced clock in the world. It was designed by English architect Augustus Pugin, as part of Charles Barry's larger plan for a new Palace of Westminster to replace the old one, which had burned down in 1834. The exterior features shields bearing the national emblems of the four countries of the United Kingdom: England's red and white Tudor roses, Scotland's thistle, Northern Ireland's shamrock, and Wales's leek. In addition to the Great Bell, which strikes the hours, four smaller bells ring the famous "Westminster Quarters" every quarter of an hour.
The Ugears Big Ben model with a section of the Parliament from the Ugears World Cities collection is a 1:530 scale DIY wooden model of the iconic clock tower with dimensions of 137 x 181 x 66 mm. With 63 elements made of artist-quality composite wood, Big Ben is classified as "Easy" and can be built in about an hour. No glue or special tools are needed - just pop the pieces out of the laser-cut boards and snap them together. Illustrated instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Chinese and Korean) guide the construction. This static 3D puzzle is perfect for displaying on a shelf or table at home or in the office.
The Big Ben model will appeal to anyone who dreams of visiting London, fans of clock towers and architecture, or anyone who wants to build and display a beautiful iconic model of the city of London.
Model dimensions: 13.7 x 18.1 x 6.6 cm
Package Dimensions: 20.3 x 9.2 x 2.2 cm
Number of components: 63
Estimated assembly time: 1 hour
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Completed in 1859, the ornate Gothic Revival clock tower stands 315 feet (96 m) tall and, at the time of its opening, was the largest and most accurate four-faced clock in the world. It was designed by English architect Augustus Pugin, as part of Charles Barry's larger plan for a new Palace of Westminster to replace the old one, which had burned down in 1834. The exterior features shields bearing the national emblems of the four countries of the United Kingdom: England's red and white Tudor roses, Scotland's thistle, Northern Ireland's shamrock, and Wales's leek. In addition to the Great Bell, which strikes the hours, four smaller bells ring the famous "Westminster Quarters" every quarter of an hour.
The Ugears Big Ben model with a section of the Parliament from the Ugears World Cities collection is a 1:530 scale DIY wooden model of the iconic clock tower with dimensions of 137 x 181 x 66 mm. With 63 elements made of artist-quality composite wood, Big Ben is classified as "Easy" and can be built in about an hour. No glue or special tools are needed - just pop the pieces out of the laser-cut boards and snap them together. Illustrated instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, Chinese and Korean) guide the construction. This static 3D puzzle is perfect for displaying on a shelf or table at home or in the office.
The Big Ben model will appeal to anyone who dreams of visiting London, fans of clock towers and architecture, or anyone who wants to build and display a beautiful iconic model of the city of London.
Model dimensions: 13.7 x 18.1 x 6.6 cm
Package Dimensions: 20.3 x 9.2 x 2.2 cm
Number of components: 63
Estimated assembly time: 1 hour
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