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It's the most famous clock in the world, instantly recognisable and a landmark of not just London but for the whole of Great Britain, it's a very good time keeper too, I am writing about Big Ben. Big Ben as seen from Westminster Abbey The Queen Elizabeth Tower or as it is more commonly known Big Ben, is a tall, Gothic clock tower and the most recognisable feature of the Houses Of Parliament in London, the title actually refers to the bell inside the tower not the building itself but over the years has come to symbolise both. It's official title of The Queen Elizabeth Tower  was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth ll (the second) on her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, renamed from simply The Clock Tower (how inventive) it was also known as St.Stephens Tower.  Completed in 1859 in a Gothic Revival style to the designs of Augustus W.N. Pugin ,  the clock first started ticking on 31 May 1859, it's other musical attributes however were first heard in stages, it's hourly s

An Evolution In Architecture I have an interest in architecture, just a quick look through this blog should prove that! I don't know when or how it came about but it is something I have been passionate about for quite some time. To be more precise I have an interest in old architecture, Victorian, Edwadian, Art Deco, designs from eras when buildings had detail, I am not adverse to modern architecture but find it as a whole quite bland and boring, although I am aware of some more recent whimsical constructions.  This hall should be in a museum, the Grand Hall of the Natural History Museum in London My favourite design has to be the Natural History Museum in London, a place I have visited many times over the last few years both with family members and on my own. Entrance to the museum is free and if you plan your visit carefully and go during school hours then it is a lot quieter, not only are the displays interesting however but the museum itself is a masterpiece. Alth

WELCOME TO LOVE CHARLIE Some guy called Charlie Welcome to my blog I Am Love Charlie and guess what? I'm Charlie and that is me in the photo above, now that you have gotten over the shock, I hope you will enjoy reading my posts in the future, which knowing me will be about architecture, a subject that has interested me for many years now, to be more precise old architecture, from grand, elaborately detailed cathedrals and town halls that were built with pride and craftmanship to the more humble and simple examples of architecture that many may not notice. Why read my blog? I am just an average guy, living an average life in Wolverhampton, England, I make myself sound so thrilling don't I! (Learn to sell yourself Charlie) If however you have an interest in architecture among other things then we might have some form of connection, just wash your hands first please. Will this be a professional blog? I have to admit that I don't totally know what I