#OTD in 1858, after the original Big Ben, a 32,000 lb. bell for the Palace of Westminster, had cracked during testing, it was recast into a new 30,300 lb. one at Whitechapel Bell Foundry. - ThreadSky

writerdavidlong.bsky.social • 45 days ago

#OTD in 1858, after the original Big Ben, a 32,000 lb. bell for the Palace of Westminster, had cracked during testing, it was recast into a new 30,300 lb. one at Whitechapel Bell Foundry.