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Big Ben to sound again for New Year
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Britain鈥檚 Big Ben bell in parliament鈥檚 landmark clock tower will ring at midnight on New Year鈥檚 Eve, marking the start of a year for the first time since its new face was revealed from under scaffolding halfway through restoration work.
The 96-meter-tall Elizabeth Tower, one of the most photographed buildings in Britain, has been enveloped in scaffolding for the last two years as the four clock dials are reglazed, ironwork repainted and intricately carved stonework cleaned and repaired.
In March, part of the scaffolding was removed, showing that the clock鈥檚 once black numerals and hands have been repainted blue, in line with what scientists say was its original color.
Since restoration began in 2017, Big Ben has been largely silenced, sounding only for important events. It last tolled on Remembrance Day on November 11.
The bell will be tested several times in the run-up to New Year鈥檚 Eve.
The restoration of the entire Elizabeth Tower, worth about 61 million pounds (US$80 million), will see it repaired and redecorated, including bringing colors back to the original design.
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