Restoration work on the Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben becomes visible as scaffolding was removed in recent weeks, video from December 10 shows.

The clock faces a have been repainted with a historic color scheme and a border of St. Georges flags now replace the thick black paint applied in the 1930s.

By New Year's Eve all four clock faces will be uncovered as the nation welcomes 2022.

Restoration work on the Elizabeth Tower, also known as 'Big Ben', (which is actually the bell that strikes on the hour) becomes visible as scaffolding was removed in recent weeks. The clock faces a have been repainted with a historic colour scheme and a border of St Georges flags now replace the thick black paint applied in the 1930s. By New Year's Eve all four clock faces will be uncovered as the nation welcomes 2022.