Dynastian on Instagram: "On July 16, 1890, sound pioneers from Edison House accomplished a Victorian-era breakthrough by making the first known recording of Big Ben’s chimes. Captured on a wax phonograph cylinder, the recording preserved the bell’s natural, unamplified sound. The audio is among Britain’s oldest surviving outdoor recordings, offering a direct link to London’s 19th-century soundscape. More than a technical test, it was an early effort to preserve the everyday sounds of the city de