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  1. Maintaining Big Ben

    7/7A new poem by Ian McMillan pays tribute to the familiar chimes of 'Great Uncle Ben'.

  2. Big Ben Seizes Up

    6/7Ian McMillan's poem recalls the day the chimes kept going 'clonk' when Big Ben seized up.

  3. Big Ben as an Icon of Britain

    5/7Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the chimes familiar across the globe on BBC Radio.

  4. Big Ben - Good News

    4/7Ian McMillan's new poem reflects on Big Ben's chimes during pivotal moments in history.

  5. New Year in War Time

    3/7Ian McMillan's poem imagines allied troops listening out for Big Ben's New Year chimes.

  6. Big Ben as Beating Heart

    2/7Ian McMillan's poem pays tribute to the hope-inspiring chimes of Big Ben throughout WWII.