Officials are currently reviewing a decision to silence Big Ben for four years to protect the hearing of maintenance workers while they renovate the Elizabeth Tower. Under the proposals, the bell would still toll for special occasions, but some have called for the iconic bell to continue tolling as normal. Do you think...

Officials are currently reviewing a decision to silence Big Ben for four years to protect the hearing of maintenance workers while they renovate the Elizabeth Tower. Under the proposals, the bell would still toll for special occasions, but some have called for the iconic bell to continue tolling as normal. Do you think... Published on 17 August 2017 → Survey conducted on 17 August 2017 on 4923 GB adults

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A way should be found, if possible, to keep Big Ben operating as normal during the renovations

41%

Big Ben should be silenced during the renovations, except for special occasions

44%

Don't know

15%

A way should be found, if possible, to keep Big Ben operating as normal during the renovations

41%

Big Ben should be silenced during the renovations, except for special occasions

44%

Don't know

15%

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