Big Ben, the famous Great Bell of the Great Clock in London, failed to bong on Wednesday (May 10) when the dials of the clock atop Elizabeth Tower briefly stopped at 12.

London's famous Big Ben bell fails to chime when dials of clock briefly stopped

The well-renowned ringer - The Big Ben is back with a "bong" following a five-year repair project. After a lengthy restoration plan involving more than 1,000 moving components, the giant clock that looms above Britain's Houses of Parliament is now working seamlessly.

Big Ben's back! World-famous ringer now functional after five-year restoration project

Repairing the Elizabeth Tower: What does this massive project entail?

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London's famous Big Ben bell fails to chime when dials of clock briefly stopped

Big Ben's back! World-famous ringer now functional after five-year restoration project

Repairing the Elizabeth Tower: What does this massive project entail?