April 10th, 1858

The original Big Ben, a 14.5 tonne bell for the Tower of London is cast in Stockton-on-Tees by Warner s of Cripplegate. This however cracked during testing and was recasted into the 13.76 tonne bell by Whitechapel Bell Foundry and is still in use to date. event on April 10, 1858.

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April 10th, 1858EventThe original Big Ben, a 14.5 tonne bell for the Tower of London is cast in Stockton-on-Tees by Warner s of Cripplegate. This however cracked during testing and was recasted into the 13.76 tonne bell by Whitechapel Bell Foundry and is still in use to date.

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