265K views · 4.1K reactions | The oldest known recording of Big Ben's chimes, captured in 1890 on a wax cylinder by technicians working for the London Stereoscopic Company. This fragile audio artifact preserves the deep, resonant tones of the iconic bell just as they sounded during the Victorian era. A remarkable feat of early sound technology, it offers us a rare auditory window into the past. | History In Pictures | Facebook