Big Ben Starts £40,000 Overhaul

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2540

Date Released

4 Jul 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Chiang Reviews Forces
2. 2Big Ben Starts £40,000 Overhaul
3. 3US Orchestra Players Visit Sibelius
4. 4Iceland Marks Independence Anniversary
5. 5Henley Royal Regatta
6. 6Wimbledon Finals - Trabert Wins. Miss Brough Beats Mrs Fleitz
7. 7Her Majesty in Residence

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

Almost hidden by scaffolding Great Clock Tower is surveyed before renovations.

Keywords

Buildings and structures

Locations

Westminster

Library number

23628

Length of story (in feet)

75

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Address

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Notes

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