Image copyright Getty Images Big Ben is to close its doors to visitors for a three-year renovation project.
The work, which will begin early in the new year, will cost £29m and involve repairs to the clock"s hands, mechanism and pendulum.
The “Big Ben” bell after which the Palace of Westminster"s Elizabeth Tower is more commonly known will fall silent to allow the work to take place.
It will be the first time Big Ben has been silent since 2007.
Parliamentary officials said the mechanism of the clock was in a “chronic state”, with fears that it may fail if work is not carried out urgently. There are also concerns that the fabric of the tower itself is reaching an “acute” condition.
A lift will be installed and the 157-year-old tower will be upgraded to bring it into line with modern health and safety standards. The lift will provide greater access for disabled people who are unable to climb the tower"s 334 steps.
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