join me on Westminster bridge as Big Ben chimes at 12 o'clock! 🔔 The Elizabeth Tower, a London landmark, was renamed in 2012 for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. After a massive restoration, the clock dials are now back to their original Victorian blue. Watch this piece of history! | Get Wild

265K views · 4.1K reactions | The oldest known recording of Big Ben's chimes, captured in 1890 on a wax cylinder by technicians working for the London Stereoscopic Company. This fragile audio artifact preserves the deep, resonant tones of the iconic bell just as they sounded during the Victorian era. A remarkable feat of early sound technology, it offers us a rare auditory window into the past. | History In Pictures | Facebook

From the legendary chimes of Big Ben to the enchanting sounds of Prague's Astronomical Clock, timepieces have always been marking the moments and shaping our history for centuries. As we step into the New Year, many of us find ourselves saying, "As we ring in the New Year..." But which bell or chime stands out for you? Is it the one from your hometown, the clock in your living room, or a grandfather clock you've never forgotten? Let's explore the sounds that define our moments. Julian Unearths #