Inside Big Ben's Makeover

[@Samuel_J1]

This is a fantastic video guys! I've never seen Elizabeth Tower in such intricate detail and learning the insane logistics of the project is pretty mind-blowing and fascinating!

[@elrayocustodio6565]

Emmm... Haven't you seen Mary Poppins?

[@yengsabio5315]

Hello! May I please know what that red flower's name is? And what is its significance to the tower? Thank you!

[@jayfitmob8645]

I never knew it was called Elizabeth Tower. I always knew it as Big Ben... so I thank you for giving me the proper terminology.

[@yammmit]

Crafty Barstool what’s that and how is it relevant? not clicking on a random link.

[@craftybarstool2830]

@@yammmit not relevant just view mongering or maby relevant im isolating so making craft idea videos

[@sjoroverpirat]

They really are working around the clock.

[@jayfitmob8645]

Is this the TIME for puns? 😂🤘

[@RandomLifeOfDarren]

Have got to HAND it to you. That was a good pun

[@theraginginfernape9496]

Dang. Y'all really CLOCKING in these puns

[@benhaushalter5067]

Stop Clock hammer time

[@jayfitmob8645]

We threw a bunch of seed around Big Ben, but we only grew Thyme.

[@ethanbeal]

It’s honestly so weird seeing the tower up this close.

[@joevictor53]

I think that's probably why half the people came to this video. I know that's why I clicked

[@holeefuk6936]

Once in a lifetime opportunity

[@spartan963300]

It's pretty cool, so much detail that you'd never see from the street

[@creativename1590]

ikr it's gigantic

[@PowerByGum]

Weired flex

[@Deproelior]

"the workers tucked little messages in the cracks, wishing us well" - (doesn't show them) feels bad man

[@BeckVMH]

Had the same thought. Given their age and likely fragile condition, they were surely stored in archives. I would assume and trust they will place those on public display at some point.

[@jasperfk]

There are similar messages in the York Minster from hundreds of years ago. I believe there’s a bit of graffiti that fundamentally says ‘Choir practice is too cold’ which has been traced back to the 16th century. I love historical messages like that!

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

Right?!?

[@CalebRoyal99]

I assume that was something he was told had happened at the beginning of the project years ago when the work began so there would be no footage for him to record

[@nonelost1]

"You are reading this note because it fell through the cracks! S'time to get off your arse and get to rebuilding her again boys!"

[@cgrcowboy]

I hope Notre Dame is restored this way, and not 'modernized'

[@CheeseMiser]

Well they said it will be rebuilt just as it used to look

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Except for no smoking signs :D

[@alleybubble3316]

Great Hun. same

[@animegirl8033]

@Great Hun. dude Nôtre d'âme is the center of Paris, even France. She is the heart of France, the country donated a billion euros to repair her.

[@vanimapermai]

Nope they won't

[@johanrijhkelaar3627]

Can’t wait for it to be completed, been in London for over 3 years now and I’ve had enough of looking into scaffolding 🤦‍♂️😂

[@TEENYcharma]

Excuse me.. 3 years?!

[@Jason-Clark235]

@@TEENYcharma yes it’s been ages since it last had no scaffolding

[@mutated__donkey5840]

@@TEENYcharma he said it started in 2017

[@DavidBcc]

That’s government for you.

[@colemanbubar5098]

@@DavidBcc European government no less

[@Runconna]

Much respect for correcting flawed data and digitizing everything to make it easier for future restorers.

[@emjayay]

It's amazing the changes in everything that digitization/computers had brought to everything like this. Like instantly knowing where each part of it is and at what stage of work. It would have taken millions of pages of files and hundreds of people to keep track of all of that, and a lot of it not even possible only a couple decades ago.

[@blubbber]

@@emjayay question is, how much of that will be useful in couple decades from now. Try to open digitised files from 20 years ago. Either you miss the drives to read the data or the programs that can. It won't be much different in 20 years from now, yet alone in 100 years or so when the next renovation will take place.

[@dcase84]

@@blubbber This type of technology is not going to be obsolete in 20 years. The DXF file was introduced in 1982 and is still commonly used today; that's 39 years ago. 3D files are a bit different, but there's many ways to batch convert or upgrade them to the latest format.

[@rodgerp.639]

@@blubbber It's possible that they are creating a printed version, just in case. Of course, you might need a huge building to store the printouts.

[@AicyDC]

@@blubbber I'd say that now data formats are a lot more standardised and most are here to stay. Protocols such as TCP (server handshake to check connection), ASCII (formatting text in binary) , SMTP (email protocol) have been around for 50+ years because they got standardised early.

[@benrichardson3031]

'The clock tower known as big ben is getting a 21st century makeover' Removes scaffolding and the clock face is now a digital one

[@m101ist]

No way 🤪

[@gpaderx6105]

LOL. imagine they replaced it as digital by using a LED wall with ads on it

[@3picSlicey]

*its not the tower its the bell!* Edmond Elephant says..

[@Ninjimdo]

A true 21st century makeover will have some sort of subscription

[@boutek]

My exact thoughts. Why on Earth haven't they swapped the clock for a digital one like decades ago? So backwards and outdated.

[@unarmedduck]

Mind-boggling to think we get access to this level of content for free.

[@TheB1M]

Tell us about it.

[@JakeobE]

Even more mind-boggling, people who have ad-block are watching this content at the literal expense of B1M. It's infuriating.

[@Muzzaa]

Is your Internet bill free? Your phone contract free? Your electricity bill free? I pay for all of those to browse the Internet when I wish.

[@Ozymandias1]

@@JakeobE Can you still make money from ads on KZbin to begin with?

[@AwkwardYet]

Reminds me of how good discovery channel used to be

[@kiran_a]

I appreciate how little fluff there is to B1M videos - its pure education & entertainment

[@ottovp]

although i'm not british by birth, i'm british by heart! I'm filled with joy seeing the Old BB getting the best treatment it deserves!!! Thank you for the superb video!

[@dahak972]

Honestly, I don’t know how you’re not on TV, like Netflix or NatGeo. What a great channel and fantastic videos! Thank you for all your hard work. It’s very much appreciated.

[@AllanLaal]

because TV is dead. KZbin is now the place to be

[@Locutus]

Why go on Netflix or National Geo, when you can have your own channel???

[@TheGameHub]

probably makes more money from this and has pure freedom of control over creativity

[@pyeltd.5457]

They should be on VHS and all

[@dougn2350]

Cable Television used to have intellectual channels like this. But cable content creators soon realized these channels are way over the comprehension of the avg veiwer. So now we have dumbass shows like Britain has Talent and World Wrestling Federation to please the moronic masses.

[@casmatt99]

Cheers from across the pond. I had no idea about the existence, duration and scope of this project but I'm glad to see our friends restoring a landmark known the world over.

[@harleyokeefe5193]

Thanks from the UK 🇺🇸🇬🇧💪

[@toxic1433]

Harley O’keefe from fiji!

[@nuntana2]

Nice one. Start of a mega project restoring the whole palace, which will cost billions and take decades.

[@barryjacobs8524]

Money well spent. Big Ben will be a master piece when it is finished. She will look beautiful again. There is craftsmen still out there, all I can say is Thankyou for restoring a gem that will shine bright again.

[@ajzebadua]

This was great to watch, it's such an iconic structure. It'd require a bit of a trip, but, a worthwhile and similar restoration job is the one currently ongoing to the Canadian Parliament on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

[@raypitts4880]

i wanted a watch so my dad let me ho ho.

[@Duffyyy94]

Love how you are really getting involved with the filming.

[@marquamfurniture]

Makes one proud to be British. (I'm not. But I greatly admire the country.)

[@changyang1230]

Is it the first time we see the face behind that voice in this channel?

[@andrewputnam2717]

@@changyang1230 no he's shown his face in a couple of videos

[@ryanlamkin20]

Finally staying up until 4AM is paying off

[@jayfitmob8645]

In my case it's getting up at 4 AM. Even without work LOL

[@campkira]

4am... may well just sleep next night...

[@ryanlamkin20]

Dapper Wolf this was posted at 12PM in U.K. time. i live in California which is 8 hrs behind U.K. and would you look at that 4AM ;)

[@ihxnf]

Oh my goodness it’s 4 am for me too

[@ryanlamkin20]

Simon Wilson thanks for your input

[@jayfitmob8645]

Such an incredible project on and iconic and historic structure. Everyone that's placed their hands on that building in the past few years, should be proud that they've had a part and such an impressive restoration. From across the pond I can't wait to see the finished result. The bit about the notes tucked in the walls is so incredible. I've been lucky enough to hold 130 year old blueprints the word hand drawn and been involved in a restoration on a structure not quite as large but with every bit as much detail. Holding those hand-drawn blueprints changed the way I understood construction forever. Be safe on those decks!

[@EddieBoes]

Just like the original builders couldn't imagine the technology we have to perform this restoration, imagine another restoration in 150 years, using technology that we today could not even fathom today. Let's hope all contingencies are used to store and secure all this work. Even digital records could be lost to events we can not see in the distant future, just like prints were lost from the past. Just some interesting thoughts. ...

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

The fact that they left notes wishing future workers the best, tells me they knew they were part of something special.

[@mihran79]

I'm so happy I had the chance to visit the tower, such a masterpiece!

[@Coastal603]

I need to visit London again to see this!! Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

I have said it before, and after this post, I will likely say it again. Another great message supporting the great things the British building industry does. Well done B1M keep up the good work. The message will be understood.

[@owentompson6281]

This made me emotional for no discernible reason

[@gggreggg]

yes!! i felt a bit weird getting a bit choked up, especially the sort of coda (?) expressed at the end.

[@brahimkherb5973]

LOL you ppl are so gay

[@OrdinaryJoe12]

get a grip of yourself man!

[@dougn2350]

Of course there's a reason.

[@cowmoo5596]

@@brahimkherb5973

[@miraflynn8935]

I love seeing how they’re taking care to document everything and try to make any future work as easy as possible. I feel like a lot of restorations of the past that were “state of the art” for the time have now been seen as potentially damaging the original work, but documenting the work should at least make correcting any issues easier in the future.

[@robertcook2572]

No doubt future generations will disparage our work as being equally ham-fisted.

[@robertcook2572]

@Great Hun. Eh? Have you been on the Special Brew again?

[@boutek]

Come on. This isn't like some really old historical clock tower. Nothing like for example 600+years old Prague's clock tower but 19th century "gothic" wannabe.

[@dbclass4075]

@@boutek Still, this is London's landmark. Even more recognized than Westminster Palace (due to, you know, typical political shenanigans).

[@stevepashley795]

Absolutely, the most wonderful video I have ever seen. I went through BB about 30 years ago what a magnificent structure. No wonder England is so proud of such a beautiful structure

[@Boofatcha]

I've been keeping track of the restoration from across the pond. It's looking great, cheers from the USA!

[@yingqiliu5144]

When you see the B1M and you immediately come in

[@MrJustin2105]

I mean i did come

[@josephwilliams3342]

spunk

[@magix4152]

@@MrJustin2105 coomer

[@AndyJ_Media]

This video gives out a whole new perspective in the restoration of this famous clocktower many of us online would have never seen before. The level of hand-detail of the structure from the glass panels in the face of the clock and the decorative stonework around the tower is truly mind-blowing and big respect and much applause to these workers!

[@JHA854]

Obviously as someone from the UK, you see this on TV or in London and it just looks normal. But you don't really realize the detail and workmanship that went into constructing and maintaining it. It really is a work of art.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

The ultimate symbol of Britain. Good work. Thanks.

[@wparo]

I live 20 mins walk from there. Probably visited the clock once. I might go and have another look oneday soon.

[@notcloudy8414]

My friends dad had worked on big bens fixing process thing I remember him talking about it last year..

[@afro_5345]

I can finally understand what is going on with Big Ben. Seeing it hidden during my visit in November was a bit disappointing. Great work!

[@wadikhan100]

I never expected to see Elizabeth Tower this close thanks to you guys.. Mind Blowing..

[@mikemccartney9184]

This project is so important not just for the British but internationally. It's like our Opera house in Australia. Really impressed with the works. Looks like ground breaking work for the Westminiter Palace as well.

[@thetechoasis2179]

Would love to Visit the Opera House, in fact id love to visit Australia, its been this POM's wish since a child and i still haven't managed to do it.

[@G0DKING]

Great Hun. ?

[@TurnItUp_official_]

@@G0DKING ignore him, he's like that idiot in the comments ya know

[@meganharrison6679]

Spent just shy of a year living in London in 1998, loved hearing the bells every day. Honestly it was one of the things I most missed when I return to the states. I love Britain, I miss it deeply. In comparison to Gertrude Stein America is my country but London is my home.

[@rodthompson2113]

Facist

[@sonalipradhan6663]

*5:23** He Tries To Feel The Texture While Having Gloves On.🤣👏🏻*

[@plushiez_show8827]

He was trying to touch it not feel it

[@dashwolf8057]

You can feel through gloves...

[@nuntana2]

Guessing not allowed to touch the face un gloved

[@Isaac2012YT]

Yes you not allowed

[@christianoneill3748]

Easily one of the best channels on YT. Great to travel vicariously through these vids while on lockdown, Thank you!

[@Mikepaws]

As a Londoner I look forward to seeing it fully restored! Its an excellent breakdown of what is happening, and why the project has the costs it does that not seen covered in many other publications. Great stuff!

[@colin.chaffers]

For 15 years I drove from Hampshire to the East End of London every working day, I would always try to hit Parliament square at 6am to hear Big Ben, awesome video

[@coreywilliams1454]

Bit sad that fella.

[@Nothingmajor777]

@@coreywilliams1454 knock it down? is it a racist building?

[@coreywilliams1454]

@@Nothingmajor777 What? How does me saying he is a bit of a sad loser mean I would Big Ben knocked down?

[@TurnItUp_official_]

@@coreywilliams1454 its not really sad but ok

[@Andrewjg_89]

Big Ben is the most iconic buildings that London is very proud of. And will be iconic for thousands of years to come.

[@kbhasi]

I remember a photo someone posted online depicting the tower in the background covered in scaffolding, with only the clock face visible. Now I know a complete restoration is in progress! As someone who has an obsession with vintage design, that's… absolutely beautiful!!

[@JohnyG29]

2:30 Elevator?! Surely you mean a lift old chap.

[@TheB1M]

Well the majority of our viewers are now in the US so we put down our tea, finished our scones, thanked the Queen for her garden party and went with elevator.

[@iambhavya98]

Hahahahhahah

[@jayfitmob8645]

@@TheB1M lmao! 🇺🇸👀🇺🇸

[@johnadamsisadrunk]

@@TheB1M Is preserving the British language not as important as its landmarks?

[@jetta.josh4]

johnadamsisadrunk No. American English is the superior.

[@jadser1]

The notes from the previous generations must have been an amazing find.

[@jayfitmob8645]

Yes. Tampa Theater built in 1926 I had the pleasure of remodeling. 9 million dollars in paint for a thousand square foot area. It was truly a blessing to be involved in that project, and seeing the signatures of the people that played the organ in 1930 and 1935 and 1940 and artists that had been there was incredible.

[@mattl2366]

The original stone used was actually sourced from up in Yorkshire, in my town actually. From a quarry on The Chevin in a place called Otley.

[@AllyLaws]

Any chance you can do a video on the security at the bottom, like how the gates, alarms, cameras etc all work? Would be very interested to know about this

[@benstreeton4250]

pahahaha that be a class video mate 😉

[@gamerowl9934]

Never expected you here Ally XD

[@alishbahaziz2727]

😂 worth the go mate

[@genericmilk]

Security round the clock mate ;)

[@lukemason927]

you wouldn’t get in

[@Wa3ypx]

The peel of the chimes takes me back to the BBC World Service. "This is London"

[@Eraeraeric]

I never knew how drastic the changes would be on this beautiful landmark! Can't wait to see it finished!

[@computerfan1079]

This is truly a National Geographic level documentary. Very high quality. Keep up the good work!

[@arifazahar5566]

One of my dreamlist to travel and see the Big Ben in London. Its honourable for the viewers to see this privillages videos. Tq @B1M for your hardwork to makes all your viewer stay up to date with newest construction news and updates.🥰

[@alvinwoodsen]

I miss London! Hope to visit London soon after the pandemic

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

I wish everyone could look at this amazing structure and realize how blessed we really are. God Bless

[@metalinyourhead3604]

Last summer was the first time I’d been back to England since I was a baby, and what happens when I go to Big Ben? It’s covered by scaffolding.... figures 😂

[@daffyducklovestowooohoo4255]

Metal In Your Head you know it’s comin of on 2021

[@thereallostwalker8337]

@@daffyducklovestowooohoo4255 good thing everyone has the finances to go to London whenever they want

[@47fortyseven47]

It's not much of a sight anyway with or without scaffolding

[@nuntana2]

So basically you’ve never seen it lol

[@TheMrratty123]

The B1M is my favourite channel on KZbin. Thank you for keeping me entertained during lockdown!

[@emilsm8407]

I'm asian and loves world's heritage landmarks, it has a long history. So thank you for keeping it for the generation.

[@taylorarthur4915]

The quality of these videos is amazing literally like watching a documentary on tv programme!!

[@cashenjoe1]

You Brits know how to build things properly, God bless you all!

[@f142007]

I am a simple man. I see B1M. I press like.

[@OrdinaryJoe12]

f142007 your a simp

[@nil0603]

@@OrdinaryJoe12 😭🤣

[@l0rdcroissant]

that's freakn amazing and beautiful how Europe cares to look after it's historical buildings

[@TurnItUp_official_]

Ik we do look after the old buildings as they look so beautiful😍

[@daffyducklovestowooohoo4255]

L0rdCROISSANT she’s so perfect

[@shamirpatel3569]

I love this as I'm someone with a interest in conservation architecture as well as all the classical orders of architecture and the incredible engineering behind the edifice.

[@zionsky7761]

No one cares.

[@shamirpatel3569]

@@zionsky7761 what is wrong with being a advocate of heritage architecture especially buildings in the style of the Palace of Westminster as the building incorporated traditional materials but also used the latest technology of the time.

[@jakeeka2331]

I thought they were just doing maintenance. This is amazing! I’m excited to see it when it’s all complete!

[@peterd788]

Just imagine what's involved in the multi-billion pound renovation of the Palace of Westminster.

[@stevepashley795]

Never have I seen dedication to one of the worlds most beautiful icons. What a beautiful monument. God love her

[@michaelandrews6650]

She’s truly a beautiful tower

[@1eastmandem1]

It’s a ‘he’ 😉

[@bigchap5794]

1 Step Ahead “Elizabeth tower”

[@andycole366]

The bell is a He The tower itself is a She

[@1eastmandem1]

SGT Bigboi “Big Ben”

[@fauzirahimpohan3130]

It's "IT" 🙄

[@twixotic04]

I went on my first trip to London two years ago and was excited to see big ben...only to see it covered in scaffolding. My heart sank!!!!! The trip was incredible, 70 degree sunny weather in London how lucky is that! I will def visit London again, it was incredible, but only after Big Ben is back lol.

[@grimreaper649]

That was a once in a lifetime event.

[@pyeltd.5457]

grim reaper no

[@nealtailor]

genuinely a fascinating video. Makes you appreciate the work that has been done on Elizabeth Tower and better understand to what detail the restoration has taken place.

[@greatestpotato3875]

I never really understood how much of a beauty the Big Ben tower was until the upclose of this video

[@redsquirrel1086]

It's quite emotional seeing Big Ben for the first time. It is one of the world's most iconic structures.

[@internetexplorer7143]

I went to London for a holiday in 2018 and I booked a room with a view of the Big Ben. When I looked out the window I didn't recognize the Big Ben because it was covered in scaffolding.

[@Ron.S.]

Renovate your browser for better results

[@jefe-]

@@Ron.S. 😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 noooo 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@daffyducklovestowooohoo4255]

Internet Explorer lol

[@tech_savage_3605]

We need google chrome. Where are you?!?!?!?!

[@WeeDefault]

F

[@stevesloan7132]

Absolutely beautiful! A true work of art that all of humanity can be proud of. Thank you so much United Kingdom!

[@rs9815]

“21st century makeover” they’re gonna replace the clock face with a giant digital clock

[@peckelhaze6934]

Good grief!!!

[@emilykalunga3510]

_when you realise that was on the _*_simpsons_*

[@m101ist]

No way 😲

[@icmeler2000]

No way, Old Boy! 🕛🔔🔔🔔🕛

[@m101ist]

Will they also have a electronic chime for the bell sound? 😳

[@jesswright8279]

I love that have left messages of good luck tucked into the nooks and crannies and I hope the current craftsmen did the same. It really does look stunning now.

[@Ynhockey]

I've been following the channel since very close to its inception, and this is one of your best videos so far. Keep it up!

[@Thomashorsman]

I had a tour of the Tower for my 11th birthday (2012) and stood in the Belfry on the stroke of noon. Amazing experience.

[@cosmicrays5565]

I just went to a trampoline park :£

[@SylveonMujigaeOfficial]

I was only turning 8 in 2012. I am almost 16 now.

[@Charlesssssss]

Had the opportunity to visit London and see the Big Ben once only to find it covered in scaffoldings. Glad its close to reopening. Quality video making by the way.

[@SaturnCanuck]

Amazing. One of your best so far. The shot of you standing on the scaffolding and ten panning up to the clock face gave me chills. Thank you for this.

[@johngullo9420]

This channel never fails to delight and inform. One of my favorite channels. Keep up the great work Fred

[@slayyvidd]

I love the new irl videos, you’ve really upped the quality of these videos, well done

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

what a privilege to see this.

[@SciFactsYT118]

Random fact: Originally, the Eiffel Tower was going to be erected in Barcelona, but the project was rejected because citizens thought it was an eyesore. 🗼

[@aaroneus5479]

It is

[@LudicrousTorpedo]

Wow

[@inevitabletech5234]

Damn

[@shivamsinha2154]

and now they can't even build a church (Sagrada Familia) which somehow, for now, is an eyesore lol

[@jizzlecizzle1388]

It was also considered an eyesore by Parisians and supposed to be removed after L'Exposition Universelle.

[@douglasmcpherson7048]

Great video. Possibly your best yet. Very informative and we were able to get up close shots showing the beauty of the tower. The intricate detail and craftsmanship. I had no idea it was so colorful. Thank you.

[@MrMentalSoul]

This channel is such a gem. Thanks for all the work you do to bring us these truly insightful and entertaining videos!

[@_BSH_1971]

Amazing! I hope to visit London one day, and get to see this in person. So much history is held within this tower. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeNguiN5CS]

I can't wait to be able to hear Big Ben strike again across London. It is extremely weird walking down the road and not being able to hear it.

[@nickonet101]

Would love to see a video on the House’s of Parliament’s and how that restoration is going.

[@krashd]

@Paige Lambert Anglo-American is a thing.

[@joemanton2340]

@Paige Lambert ?

[@RaymondHng]

@Paige Lambert I think he's referring to the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two chambers of the UK Parliament.

[@yorkaseona4025]

@Paige Lambert The UK is the USAs best Ally.

[@thetechoasis2179]

@Paige Lambert you know some people are Both. like me Born in America to British parents. i live in the UK though and have a kind of mixed accent its weird lol

[@karldelavigne8134]

Seeing this makes you wonder how on earth the Elizabeth Tower, and the rest of the Palace of Westminster, was built in the 1840s and 50s with hand tools, wooden scaffolding, ropes, and a vast number of skilled labourers - much like the cathedrals of the Middle Ages, but those often took several hundred years to complete!

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

The Wonder of Victorian Engineering! 👍

[@robertcook2572]

I often wonder where mediaeval worshippers held their services whilst they waited for the local church or cathedral to be completed!

[@adam_p99]

Karl Delavigne I’ve worked as a roofer and a scaffolder on university buildings that date back to the 1200’s. I’ve often thought about this too. Especially when I find old tools, wooden nails and other items left behind by my predecessors.

[@karldelavigne8134]

@@adam_p99 The quantity of wooden scaffolding must have been tremendous: I imagine the bars and beams would have been something like ash, maybe even oak, the weight of which would have been considerable. My house, which is from the 1790s, has large sheets of cast lead roofing, of a thickness equivalent to Code 10. I know how heavy even rolls of flashing can be! And these had to be hoisted up, rested on boards, then moved and worked on. There were probably large pulleys drawn by shire horses for these sorts of weights, or by the 19th century some type of cranking mechanism.

[@BarfusWOW]

i'm impressed that someone presenting a show called the tower "big ben" when it's the bell's name........

[@ChokyoDK]

A live B1M video?? Now this, I like

[@stevepashley795]

What a wonderful video. I've watched it twice. Thank you so much for bringing this video to light. Thank you

[@thebomb78]

2 things: the way he touches/rubs the clock 😂 And I'd like to have seen the notes from the previous workers

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

Amazing, good job guys, we should restore and protect all these beautiful heritage for all people. Keep up the marvelous project.

[@Squicx]

I'm so happy I get to witness this in my lifetime!

[@stormingfox8360]

Beautiful work. I was confused by the colors until It was shown that was the original design. Wonderful how to point they are bringing Big Ben back to life!

[@cindybogart6062]

This video was great!! What a beautiful piece of architecture this tower is. I never knew the detailing was so intricate & beautiful with colour. May it stand for many more years.

[@johnkipp9543]

Wow! This makes me want to be British. What a beautiful and historic landmark, and what an inspirational and memorable video!

[@user-jo1bs9hl5x]

If you think Britain is how the news makes it out then your in for a shock you would probably get shanked on your first day for not buying some weed off a little teenager

[@riyadinho6795]

}{ yes whatever there’s these problems in every country

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

@@user-jo1bs9hl5x Only if you go somewhere like hackney. 99% of the stabbings are certain scumbag locals stabbing each other, so unless you fall in to that category who cares.

[@callumw1597]

@@user-jo1bs9hl5x If you think Britain is only stabbings then you live in a really shitty council estate

[@claudevieaul1465]

Absolutely love the attention to detail here, and great use of modern technology on the old girl... 😎👍

[@TurnItUp_official_]

@Great Hun. Oh boy, that mirror has done something to ya, wear makeup

[@spunkymonkie]

Lovely video , looking forward to seeing the Elizabeth Tower in all her glory

[@abcarroll]

It’s looking beautiful, well done to everyone involved in the restoration project. Can’t wait for it to be unveiled 😊

[@blackchang1981]

Another great video. It is going to be a gorgeous update once it is done. Hopefully I will get a chance to see it when it is complete. Love and respect from NJ in the U.S.A.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

I absolutely love, to see workers who are enthused to be part of the team that is responsible for the restoration of there national landmarks. I am from the United States of America and wish you all the best such an endeavor.

[@dc8236]

This video makes me proud to be British, hope you make a tv program that’s longer about how this work was carried out.

[@terrystephens1102]

A fantastic refurbishment of an international iconic structure. Thanks for a very informative episode, Fred. 😃👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@patton303]

I’m a professional drummer and percussionist from the USA and avid British history junkie. So I was curious and did some math. Since it’s opening day in 1859 until today, 26th of October 2021, the Big Ben bell instrument alone has chimed 9,167,340 times. This does not include the various brief stoppages such as the two years during WWI and the current restoration. So I’d conservatively put that figure somewhere around 9,000,000 strikes of the hammer mallet on the Big Ben instrument! Also, the hammer mallet has continuously struck the same small contact area of its surface for almost its entire existence but the ablation wear depth has only been about 2-3mm. It is slightly cracked but those Victorians really built quality stuff to last. Or more accurately, The Whitechapel Bell Foundry who cast it. It’s astonishing. Peace!

[@MISSCOOKIE41]

OMG. UK. I LOVE #BIGBEN ❤️MAGNIFECENT, Beautiful Clock. Fascinating work on BIG BEN.