How The Big Ben London Clock Used To Be Cleaned

In 1980, Peter Duncan, alongside a team of fearless steeplejacks, embarked on a daring mission to clean the iconic clock face of Big Ben in London. The video captures the gripping ascent up the tower, with Duncan and his crew navigating precarious scaffolding and intricate machinery to scrub the timeworn clock face. As they meticulously remove decades of grime and soot, viewers are treated to an exhilarating view of London from above, highlighting both the enormity of the task and the breathtaking scale of Big Ben.

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In 1980, Peter Duncan bravely joined steeplejacks to clean the iconic clock face of Big Ben in London. pic.twitter.com/4xyoxlli2G

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