Parliament Square | Westminster, London (SW1P 3BD) Experience one of London’s most iconic tourist destinations in 360⁰. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012; previously it was known simply as the Clock Tower. The tower holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world (after Minneapolis City Hall). The tower was completed in 1859 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009; the tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. Parliament Square Garden Parliament Square is a square at the northwest end of the Palace of Westminster in London. It features a large open green area in the centre with trees to its west and it contains ten statues of statesmen and other notable individuals. As well as being one of London's main tourist attractions, it is also the place where many demonstrations and protests have been held. The square is overlooked by various official buildings: including the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), the Supreme Court and Westminster Abbey). Winston Churchill Statue The statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, London, is a bronze sculpture of the former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, created by Ivor Roberts-Jones. It is located on a spot referred to in the 1950s by Churchill as "where my statue will go". Unveiled by his widow Lady Clementine Spencer-Churchill in 1973, the unveiling was attended by the serving Prime Minister and four former Prime Ministers, while Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech.The statue is one of eight on the central green of Parliament Square, all of well-known statesmen. The statue is 12 feet (3.7 m) high and is made of bronze. It was sculpted by Ivor Roberts-Jones and is located on the main green of Parliament Square, opposite the Palace of Westminster. It shows Winston Churchill standing with his hand resting on his walking stick and wearing a military greatcoat. The plinth is 8 feet (2.4 m) high with "Churchill" inscribed on it in large capital letters. A proposal to insert pins standing out of the statue's head was turned down in the 1970s – the pins were intended to stop wild birds from sitting on its head. CAPTURE MORE WITH VIRTUAL REALITY If you would like your event or space recorded in 360⁰ video please get in touch at contact@1turn.co.uk or visit our website http://www.1turn.co.uk. Twitter: @1turn360 Facebook: /1turn360
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