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February 14, 2016
The British Airways London Eye: the essential guide was first published when "The London Eye" initially opened in 2000. At that time "The London Eye" was actually called "The Millennium Wheel", and the words "London Eye" were as you can see, printed very small in the corner of the cover.
Intended for tourists, the book is a large format horizontal paperback. It is packed with photographs, mostly aerial and all in colour, showing views from inside the capsules of the Eye at various times of day, and looking in different directions. In the centre is a foldout section showing an even wider panoramic view. Some photographs are annotated with numbers, indicating particular points of interest. There are maps and a section on the progress of the initial concept and design. It seems to have been a truly European project, with parts made and constructed in different countries. There is another section on what you can see as the wheel rises and falls in its arc, and further sections called "Green London" and "Night London", plus a quiz at the end.
This book has continued to be published again and again, with different covers ever since the construction and opening of "The London Eye". The highest point reached is 450 feet, or 135 metres, and it is possible to see for 25 miles, or 40 km. But since a round trip or "flight" as it is termed, only takes half an hour, unless you are very unfamiliar with the key locations, it may be best to experience it without having your nose stuck in this guide.
Intended for tourists, the book is a large format horizontal paperback. It is packed with photographs, mostly aerial and all in colour, showing views from inside the capsules of the Eye at various times of day, and looking in different directions. In the centre is a foldout section showing an even wider panoramic view. Some photographs are annotated with numbers, indicating particular points of interest. There are maps and a section on the progress of the initial concept and design. It seems to have been a truly European project, with parts made and constructed in different countries. There is another section on what you can see as the wheel rises and falls in its arc, and further sections called "Green London" and "Night London", plus a quiz at the end.
This book has continued to be published again and again, with different covers ever since the construction and opening of "The London Eye". The highest point reached is 450 feet, or 135 metres, and it is possible to see for 25 miles, or 40 km. But since a round trip or "flight" as it is termed, only takes half an hour, unless you are very unfamiliar with the key locations, it may be best to experience it without having your nose stuck in this guide.
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