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London Eye from Chichley Street. This innovative design was conceived by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield. It is the largest observation wheel in the world and the only cantilevered structure of its kind. Opened in 2000.
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Image Keywords: London Eye from Chichley Street. This innovative design was conceived by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield. It is the largest observation wheel in the world and the only cantilevered structure of its kind. Opened in 2000. night blue sky trees lights pavement street Millenium London landmark landmarks famous british capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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Partial eclipse June 2001 taken from Heron Quays. Spot the vapour being ‘exhaled' from One Canada Square's air conditioning system. This 800ft tower (45 storey), is the tallest building in Britain, and one of the tallest in Europe. Canary Wharf, built on the 70 acre site of the former West India Docks, is one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken.
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Image Keywords: Partial eclipse June 2001 taken from Heron Quays. Spot the vapour being ‘exhaled' from One Canada Square's air conditioning system. This 800ft tower (45 storey), is the tallest building in Britain, and one of the tallest in Europe. Canary Wharf, built on the 70 acre site of the former West India Docks, is one of the largest civil engineering projects ever undertaken. commerce office tower towers night reflect light lights London River Thames landmark landmarks famous british water capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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Canary Wharf and The Dome from Thames Barrier in the London Docklands. So named because many imports were brought here from the Canary Islands.
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Image Keywords: Canary Wharf and The Dome from Thames Barrier in the London Docklands. So named because many imports were brought here from the Canary Islands. Millenium river sunset tower towers commerce night blue sky lights London landmark landmarks famous british capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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The Lloyds Building was designed by renowned architect Sir Richard Rogers in 1979 and was completed in 1985. Located in the heart of the City of London's financial district. In 1688 Edward Lloyd kept a coffee house in London frequented by businessmen willing to insure against risks at sea. Lloyds has since become synonymous with marine insurance world-wide.
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Image Keywords: The Lloyds Building was designed by renowned architect Sir Richard Rogers in 1979 and was completed in 1985. Located in the heart of the City of London's financial district. In 1688 Edward Lloyd kept a coffee house in London frequented by businessmen willing to insure against risks at sea. Lloyds has since become synonymous with marine insurance world-wide.office tower commerce business city London night blue green glass steel construction modern architecture |
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The bridge was completed in 1894 and provides an opening 76m (250 ft) wide. The twin towers rise 61m (200ft) above the River Thames. Reduction in shipping at London's Docklands means that the leaves are seldom raised now. Source: Britannica.
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Image Keywords: The bridge was completed in 1894 and provides an opening 76m (250 ft) wide. The twin towers rise 61m (200ft) above the River Thames. Reduction in shipping at London's Docklands means that the leaves are seldom raised now. Source: Britannica.night reflect light lights London River Thames landmark landmarks famous british water capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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A classic British icon, the famous K6 "Jubilee" model which used to be seen standing on the streets the length and breadth of Britain. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. The K6 soon became the most famous and best loved. These were replaced with a bland modern design in the 1980s, but many remain especially in conservation areas. They are becoming highly sought after collector items, worth in excess of £2000 if well preserved.
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Image Keywords: A classic British icon, the famous K6 "Jubilee" model which used to be seen standing on the streets the length and breadth of Britain. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. The K6 soon became the most famous and best loved. These were replaced with a bland modern design in the 1980s, but many remain especially in conservation areas. They are becoming highly sought after collector items, worth in excess of £2000 if well preserved.night street London telephone box bt British Telecom classic British call phone pay coin |
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Tower Bridge framing The Monument, from Chambers Wharf. This famous London landmark was completed in 1894, after 8 years of construction. The design of this ‘bascule' (French for seesaw) bridge is by Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry.
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Image Keywords: Tower Bridge framing The Monument, from Chambers Wharf. This famous London landmark was completed in 1894, after 8 years of construction. The design of this ‘bascule' (French for seesaw) bridge is by Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry.purple evening London River Thames landmark landmarks famous british water capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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Taken from Parliament Square. As famous a London icon as Big Ben is the London Red Double Decker bus.
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Image Keywords: Taken from Parliament Square. As famous a London icon as Big Ben is the London Red Double Decker bus.traffic transport bus movement street night light lights London landmark landmarks famous british capital city england tourist site sites tourism visitor attraction |
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River Thames looking East from Westminster Bridge.
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London Bridge. Spot the sparks on the track.
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The history of the London Taxi or Cab goes back to the time of horse drawn cabs which where called Hackney cabs. In London taxies are still called Hackney cabs and still come under some of the old rules. They are the only taxies that are allowed to pick people up from the street. Source: h2g2's researchers, BBCi.
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Image Keywords: The history of the London Taxi or Cab goes back to the time of horse drawn cabs which where called Hackney cabs. In London taxies are still called Hackney cabs and still come under some of the old rules. They are the only taxies that are allowed to pick people up from the street. Source: h2g2's researchers, BBCiLondon taxi cab car vehicle lights movement headlamp headlamps lamp lamps black night |
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