Big Ben sounds for the last time for nearly 4 years as London’s iconic clocktower is set to undergo repairs. http://abcn.ws/2whlelg | ABC News

When Ben Mischey fixes a clock, he wishes it could tell him the story of its history and former owners. He’s been repairing and selling clocks – from family heirlooms to auction and estate sale finds – for about 46 years. “And I’ve always wanted to know the kind of history,” said the owner of Big Ben’s Clock Shop, 3841 Mahoning Ave. “I can’t find out any, but I’ve always wanted to know where they were, who had them.” | The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co.

#OTD 1976: A team of Harwell scientists examined Big Ben and found serious cracks in the hour-striking mechanism. BBC Archive abhors lazy stereotyping - but this is exactly how we imagine all horologists look: extremely cool. | BBC Archive