British clockmaker Ian Westworth is bracing for a wave of concern this weekend from Londoners convinced the country's most famous clock Big Ben has broken down. Towering over the UK capital and its ...

Big Ben has been London’s most reliable timekeeper since 1859, its famous chimes marking every hour for millions of people across the city. The Great Bell and its iconic clock tower have become ...

Big Ben striking midnight is an iconic moment of New Year's Eve in the UK. Behind-the-scenes, a team of three clockmakers at the Palace of Westminster is responsible for making sure the famous clock ...

Now, the clock is calibrated by GPS via the National Physical Laboratory. Despite the pace of 21st century technology, Westworth is confident Big Ben's future is secure. "As long as there is a good ...