London Eye

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Information Ferris Wheel

River Thames in London, England

Dimensions:135m-Tall

120m-Diameter

Until 2005: The world’s tallest ferris Wheel

EDF Energy London

Eye

Construction The wheel was constructed

in sections which were floated up the Thames on

barges and assembled lying flat on piled platforms in the

river

Once the wheel was complete it was lifted

into an upright position by a strand jack

Design The rim of the Eye is supported by

tensioned steel cables and resembles a huge spoked bicycle

wheel

The lighting was redone with LED lighting to allow digital

control of the lights as opposed to the manual replacement of gels over

fluorescent tubes

History

The London Eye was formally opened on 31 December 1999, although it was not opened to the public until 2000 because of technical

problems

Since its opening, the Eye has become a major

landmark and tourist attraction

Present

Currently, the London Eye has 32 ovoidal capsules weighs 10 tonnes and can carry 25 people

London Eye has a preflight 4D experience

Since 1 January 2005, the Eye has been the focal

point of London's New Year celebrations

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