LONDON, Feb 13 — Britain’s Big Ben tower at the Houses of Parliament was more badly damaged by German bombs during World War Two than originally thought, experts said today, as the bill for its restoration rose by nearly £20 million (RM107.3 million). The 177-year-old tower has been swathed in...
The Elizabeth Tower, housing the Big Ben bell, is seen clad in scaffolding, over the Houses of Parliament, in central London November 9, 2017. — Reuters pic
Being able to get close to the 315-foot tower has allowed them to spot other problems like damage caused by pollution and asbestos. “... understanding the full extent of the damage to the tower was impossible until the scaffolding was up,” he said in a statement.
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