Big Ben roof scaffolding will begin to be removed this week in 'memorable moment'

"I am hoping the conservation work that has taken place on the tower - an important symbol of our democracy - will assure its place in London's skyline for generations to come."The four-year restoration scheme of the Elizabeth Tower began in 2017 but it has not always been a smooth process.risen by almost a third to £79.

The full scale of the work needed to complete the refurbishment by the deadline late in 2021 only became clear after the first"intrusive surveys" on the 177-year-old structure, officials said. Asbestos was found in the belfry, broken glass in the clock dials and extensive use of toxic lead paint and defects in previous work.

Call me cynical but I see a party ringing out on December 31- to mark end of eu membership. The only bells I will ring are when this government are All locked up

Yes I will remember this moment until the day I die

Some good news.....yippee.

Yayy!! But hang on, take your time, the tourists aren't here to take their photo with it yet.🥰

It’s a clock it tell the time ffs

Symbol of the empire rising again 👏🏻

ppl need to get a life

The only saps watching this will be the same ones who cried when they gathered to watch it chime for the last time.

Wait... Dont go Anywhere Near it, i think you're forgetting what year we're in 😕😬

I'm convinced people will consider a big win...while their job is lost and they are financially bankrupt

We missed you BigBen

You know Britain's in a bad way when it's people are seeing scaffolding removal as an exciting moment in the country's calendar of achievements.

OMG Thank GOD! YAY!

Some great news in this awful awful year

Matthew 24. Daniel. Book of Revelation.

😂 it’s a clock / bell, utterly irrelevant particularly in current environment

What is memorable is me wanking before my mum wakes up

The tiniest, minuscule (ironic words given the size of the tower) crumb of normality...

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