After more than six years of work, London's iconic landmark is finally restored to its original glory, brightening the skyline once more with its sparkling colours, golden shine and spotless masonry.

with the restored mechanism returning to the [Elizabeth] Tower later in the year." The statement added: "Early next year the bells, including Big Ben, will be reconnected to the original Victorian ...

The Ayrton Light, located above the Great Bell - known as Big Ben - needs to be fully dismantled and restored. A temporary light will replace it. Installed in 1885, it was previously turned off ...