麻豆社

麻豆社 correspondent Tim Muffett climbs the scaffolding surrounding London's most iconic landmark, to meet the mechanics working on a repair job like no other. Since 2017, Big Ben has been largely silent, while the tower in which it sits - Parliament's Elizabeth Tower - has undergone a much-needed refurbishment. It's proved a mammoth task and delays, caused by the pandemic, have seen costs spiral to more than 拢80m. As Big Ben's time to chime moves ever closer, Tim speaks to engineers and historians about the unique challenges - and privileges - of working on this once-in-a-lifetime project. (Image: Carl Court via Getty Images)