British lawmakers want St Stephen 's Green to be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II . Clock tower is one of London 's most famous landmarks , home to ` ` ' Ben '' bell . Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee -- marking 60 years on the throne -- this year . The bell rang out for the first time in July 1859 -- but cracked two months later . Other tower at Houses of Parliament named after long - reigning monarch Queen Victoria .
British lawmakers want St Stephen 's Green to be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II . Clock tower is one of London 's most famous landmarks , home to ` ` ' Ben '' bell . Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee -- marking 60 years on the throne -- this year . Other tower at Houses of Parliament named after long - reigning monarch Queen Victoria .