THE WESTMINSTER CHIME EXPLAINED: Why Grandfather Clocks Play That Famous Melody

Time Will Tell

Sep 27 2026 | 00:02:42

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Show Notes

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com The Westminster chime is one of the most recognizable sounds in traditional clockmaking. This episode explains the quarter-hour sequence, its association with the Palace of Westminster, the common “Big Ben” nickname, and how a mechanical grandfather clock creates the melody with gears, levers, hammers, tuned rods, and the resonating wooden case. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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