The Great Tom
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Which bell is the largest in the UK in current use?

  • Great Paul (correct)
  • Great Richard
  • Great Elizabeth
  • Great Tom

Who cast Great Tom?

  • Palace of Westminster
  • Richard Phelps (correct)
  • Whitechapel Foundry
  • Queen Elizabeth II

When was Great Tom last tolled manually?

  • 9th September 2021
  • 9th September 2020
  • 9th September 2019
  • 9th September 2022 (correct)

What is the weight of Great Tom?

<p>More than 5 tons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the older bell acquired from the Palace of Westminster?

<p>It was cracked in transit to the Cathedral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architect designed the walkway at St Paul's Cathedral?

<p>Sir Christopher Wren (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the discovery of the auditory oddity at the walkway?

<p>The popularity of the meeting place (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Great Clock located in St Paul's Cathedral?

<p>South Transept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the clock serve at St Paul's Cathedral?

<p>Timekeeping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the clocks and bells cause havoc at St Paul's Cathedral?

<p>They caused structural damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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