Big Ben Celebrate its 150 years
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 . Big Ben celebrates its 150 years .

 

During the second World War , The echoes of Big Ben became a sign of resistance in the Nazi Bombardement.

 

http://reverso.nouvelobs.com/url/result.as...irections=65544

 

Vee

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http://worldwar2database.com/html/london_street20.html

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/54/a6060854.shtml

 

 

During WWII, Big Ben suffered damage to two faces of the clock and was subsequently repaired.

 

http://www.britainexpress.com/London/Big_Ben.htm

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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Thanks Marion I did not have time to look for the links . Nice of read them !!

 

 

VEE

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