Sights of London It is a symbol of England. It was founded by St Peter. It is a working church. It is a symbol of England. It was founded by St Peter. It is a working church. It has a cruel history. It was a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. It is really a bell.The bell is over 2 metres tall and chimes every quarter of an hour. They stand beside the Thames. The leaders of the country speak there.