| Linda likes to travel around the world; traveling is one | | | | Every visitor coming to London will not miss such a |
| of her greatest hobbies. Her footprints can be found | | | | fantastic sight. |
| everywhere in the world. | | | | Recently, Linda's attention was attracted to another |
| She went famous palaces everywhere, tracing the | | | | clock. It is not a church clock, however. Actually, it is a |
| historic events that have ever happened. Buckingham | | | | famous clock in the fashion industry. It is called the |
| Palace, Westminster Church, Capital Hill, New York | | | | Atlas clock hanging at the wall of the Tiffany flagship |
| Stock Exchange, Bridge of Signs, these were all | | | | store. The huge clock is held by Atlas, a mighty god |
| places that attract her attention. Actually, the | | | | from Greek mythology. |
| Westminster Church attracted her special attention. | | | | Bells are engraved on the surface of the clock, which |
| Not the church itself, but the Big Ben Clock that is | | | | makes it looks very traditional. But in fact, it is a symbol |
| hanging there. | | | | of the fashion industry. It is the symbol of fashion |
| | | | | standing in New York's Fifth Avenue. Linda was a fan |
| Why is Linda so interested in old clocks? That is really | | | | of Tiffany jewelry herself, so she wanted to know |
| a matter of personal taste. In Linda's opinion, a clock | | | | more about that and she encountered the Atlas |
| always has a long history. Big Ben is quite a special | | | | watches, which is designed at the inspiration of Atlas |
| clock. It is as heavy as 13.5tons. It looks huge and | | | | clock. That is really amazing. Maybe she would go to |
| magnificent, and it is regarded as the symbol of | | | | the Tiffany store and see if she could buy one of |
| London. The big clock was put into use since 1859. It | | | | them. Clocks are always wonderful things for Linda. |
| strikes the hour every half hour. The clock still strikes | | | | Atlas clock is an exceptionally special one with its |
| the hour even now, clearly and timely, after almost two | | | | artistic design and fashionable style. She took a great |
| centuries. The British Government has an overhaul on | | | | many pictures of the Atlas clock and decided to stuffy |
| the Big Ben every five year, including cleaning bell body, | | | | them further when she got home. |
| replacing Big Ben's timekeeping gear trains and so on. | | | | |