[Bell Historians] Olympic Bell, recycling

[radiosteve999]

--- In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, "Roderic Bickerton" <rodbic at ...> wrote:
>
> There has not been much discussion as to what should be done with it after the Olympics.
> My suggestion is Replace Big Ben.
> 
Replace Big Ben? What?? Are you serious?

Suggesting that must at the very least be tantamount to treason. :)

The ravens would surely leave the tower!

Seriously though, could any other bell ever sound like Big Ben?
Love it or hate it, you have to admit it has a unique tonal qualities and for many people is *the* quintessential sound of Britain.

Replace Big Ben ... never!

Steve.