I plotted a route that would skirt the Observation Wheel and cut through an anti-tear-gas rally.
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On top of everything else, Colony Capital announced in 2008 that Xanadu will include an observation wheel similar to the London Eye.
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The blades have a circumference of 21.6 meters, and cover an area bigger than the London Eye observation wheel as they turn.
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On March 9 — two decades after the observation wheel on the South Bank first opened to the public — 20 pods will be transformed.
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The mall is also home to an aquarium, a theme park with 35 rides and attractions, and a 300-foot-tall observation wheel.
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Always an attraction for children, the carnival, open all-day, has more than 50 rides including an observation wheel, two Ferris wheels and several roller coasters.
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Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez admitted he was somewhat afraid of heights but easily handled the London Eye, a cantilevered observation wheel at the edge of the River Thames.
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It will include the city's first outlet mall, scheduled to open next year, and a $590 million "observation wheel," the construction of which has been beleaguered by difficulties and lawsuits.
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The wheel, known in the tourism industry as an observation wheel, would dwarf all others, including the London Eye, and would hold as many as 1,440 passengers at a time.
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The New York Wheel, Mr. Marin said, will look more delicate than its cousins in Singapore, London, Orlando and Las Vegas, which is now the biggest observation wheel, at 550 feet.
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The affiliates acquired properties such as the Linq Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, which includes the world's largest observation wheel at 550 feet, and the nearby Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Now, entertainment venues — LegoLand, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a Nickelodeon-themed amusement park, a DreamWorks-themed water park, an observation wheel and a bowling alley — now account for more than half the space.
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In 10 minutes, you can walk to the High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel, as well as live music and bowling venue Brooklyn Bowl, West Coast burger staple In-N-Out, and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club.
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The City Tour runs twice daily and also stops at Merlion Park, not to mention the Singapore Flyer (the world's second tallest observation wheel), Marina Bay Sands, the Esplanade, Gardens by the Bay, and SG's "Avatar"-esque Supertrees.
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In addition to its other amenities, the complex is supposed to have a LegoLand entertainment center, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a performing arts center, a 300-foot-tall observation wheel, a professional-size ice rink and movie theaters.
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Last April when Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, the observation wheel was illuminated in red, white and blue, while the Tower Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges glowed in blue to celebrate the baby boy's arrival.
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The kids wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, formally known as the Montreal Observation Wheel, in the Old Port of Montreal, from which you can, apparently, see the entire city; they wanted to ride the boats that tour the Old Port harbor on the St. Lawrence River; they wanted to climb the trails in Mount Royal Park in central Montreal.
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The Eye on Malaysia, a large observation wheel, was initially located here before being transferred to its present site in Malacca.
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On March 31, 2014, Caesars Entertainment opened the 550-foot-tall High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel, at the Linq Promenade.
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The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel,Royal Mail Celebrates 10 Years of the London Eye and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture. The structure is tall and the wheel has a diameter of . When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel.
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Standing at more than 250-metres tall and has over 9,000 tonnes of steel, the Ain Dubai is located on the Bluewaters island destination. The structure is set to be tallest observation wheel once complete in time for Expo 2020 Dubai.
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The wheel's 32 sealed and air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsules, designedAshby, Charles. (15 November 2011) High-flying deal for Leitner-Poma. Gjsentinel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2012. and suppliedColorado's Leitner-Poma to build cabins for huge observation wheel in Las Vegas.
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The Hong Kong Observation Wheel (abbr. HKOW) is a tall Ferris wheel located at the Central Harbourfront, Central, Hong Kong. It has 42 gondolas including one VIP Gondola with leather seats and a clear glass bottom floor. All gondolas are equipped with air conditioners and communication systems.
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Several projects in and around Victoria Harbour, constructed for various purposes. This includes transportation improvements such as the Hong Kong MTR Station, Airport Express Railway & Central-Wanchai Bypass, as well as public recreation space such as the Central Harbourfront Event Space, Tamar Park and the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
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In 2014, the tall Baku Ferris Wheel opened in the new section of the Boulevard.Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of a modern observation wheel in the new boulevard section of the National Seaside Park In 2014, the new building of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum was constructed at the Boulevard.Nigar Orujova.
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They submitted a planning application which explained that it would increase tourism in Liverpool. A smaller observation wheel had been operational in the city, which was located at the Liverpool One leisure complex. This was dismantled because of the plans to open the Wheel of Liverpool. Construction was completed on 11 February 2010 at a cost of £6 million.
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When it was installed, it was reported to be "60 metres high"."Evening Herald" article, 2 Aug 2010 However, when it was dismantled and moved to York, it was reported as "the 53-metre observation wheel".York’s new big wheel on its way from Dublin It weighed 350 tons, had 42 capsules, and a total capacity of 336 passengers.
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Skyvue was originally announced as being tall,Colorado's Leitner-Poma to build cabins for huge observation wheel in Las Vegas but has since been reported to be and .Las Vegas to build world's tallest observation wheel Developers begin next construction phase for SkyVue's 500-foot wheelSkyVue Las Vegas Observation Wheel Completes First Phase Of Construction, Breaks Ground On Retail & Dining District Approved by Clark County Commission in March 2011,Las Vegas developer breaks ground on 500-foot Ferris wheel project it was announced at a media event and groundbreaking ceremony in May 2011 by Howard Bulloch of Compass Investments, who stated "We expect it to be up and running in time for New Year's 2012."Dueling mega-Ferris wheels in Vegas It was originally expected to have 40 gondolas, each carrying 20-25 people, but in March 2012 when 1,300 cubic yards of concrete foundations were poured it was reported that there would only be 32 gondolas, each carrying 24 passengers, and that it would not open until July 4, 2013.SkyVue sets foundation in Las Vegas SkyVue wheel developers begin pouring foundations On March 5, 2012, Shotgun Creek Investments, headed by Wayne Perry, announced their involvement in the $300 million project.
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March 2019.Waterfront City is a shopping and entertainment area that includes The District Docklands shopping mall, Melbourne Star Observation wheel, Icehouse ice sports and entertainment centre, and numerous shops and cafes which are centred on this area. The Precinct features an integration of retail, waterfront entertainment, tourism, dining, commercial and urban community. It has an area of 193,000 square metres.
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Fourteen cracks were found in the steel. An undated press release on the operator's official website stated: "The Southern Star Observation Wheel was temporarily closed in January 2009. As a result of extensive design and technical reviews a conclusion was reached to build a new wheel." Sanoyas, who designed and built the wheel, accepted responsibility for the cracks and undertook its reconstruction under warranty.
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SkyWheel is a Observation wheel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. When it opened on May 20th, 2011, it was the second-tallest extant Ferris wheel in North America, after the Texas Star in Dallas, and the tallest wheel in the United States east of the Mississippi River.NBC News Myrtle Beach gets super- tall SkyWheel Since its opening it has become the sixth-tallest Ferris wheel in the United States.
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Another notable place of the October Revolution Park is an artificial lake, where one can see waterfowl, as well as aviary for flamingos and peacocks. The park in its present form has existed from the early 2000s, when large-scale works on its expansion took place. In 2002 there was opened an amusement park. In 2016, the third largest observation wheel, 65 meters high, was also opened there.
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Known for its striking contemporary architecture, the suburb is home to a number of heritage buildings that have been retained for adaptive reuse, and is also the site of landmarks such as the aforementioned Docklands Stadium, Southern Cross Station and the Melbourne Star Observation wheel. Although still incomplete, Docklands' developer-centric planning has split public opinion with some lamenting its lack of green open space, pedestrian activity, transport links and culture.
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Reclamation completed in 2018 Central Plaza, Wan Chai. Central and Wan Chai Reclamation is a project launched by the government of Hong Kong since the 1990s to reclaim land for different purposes. This includes transportation improvements such as the Hong Kong MTR Station, Airport Express Railway & Central-Wanchai Bypass, as well as public recreation space such as the Central Harbourfront Event Space, Tamar Park and the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.
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The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel at Downtown Core, Singapore. It opened in 2008, with construction having taken about 2½ years. It carried its first paying passengers on 11 February, had a soft opening to the public on 1 March, and was then officially opened on 15 April. It has 28 air- conditioned capsules, each able to accommodate 28 passengers, and incorporates a three-story terminal building.
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The government's decision to build a Ferris wheel here was controversial.Hong Kong Observation Wheel at night, August 2018 Some questioned the necessity of building such a tourist attraction, considering it seemed useless since the view is easily affected by varying weather conditions. The chairman of the Harbourfront Commission, Nicholas Brooke, showed support of this development project in the interview. However, the Harbourfront Commission has no executive power so the controversy continues.
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Al Seef Al Seef is a 1.8-kilometre waterfront promenade. It has a marina with 56 berths for private yachts. Bluewaters Bluewaters features residential, retail and hospitality zones bordered by walkways and a private beach. The destination is home to Ain Dubai, the world's tallest and largest observation wheel that stands at a height of 250+ metres. Boxpark In February 2015 Meraas launched Boxpark, a destination spanning across 1.2-kilometres located on Al Wasl road.
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Hurricane Bonnie caused similar damage in 1998, but the theater had been more successful and repairs were still possible. On April 11, 2017, Chapin Company said the building would be torn down; the building was demolished starting April 25, 2017. One of the new attractions for 2018 was the 360 Observation Wheel, a Ferris Wheel with 36 gondolas that will seat six, and a million lights that can flash along with music.
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Bluewaters Island will feature the AED 1 billion ($270m) Dubai Eye, a tall giant Ferris wheel. If completed, it will be taller than the current world's tallest Ferris wheel, the High Roller, which opened in Las Vegas in March 2014, and taller than the New York Wheel planned for Staten Island. Design and construction are to be undertaken by Hyundai Contracting and Starneth Engineering.Dubai eyes world's tallest observation wheel CNN Travel Construction started in May 2015.
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A spokesperson for the Singapore Flyer said: "The giant observation wheel in Berlin is separate from the Singapore Flyer and it is separately owned and operated. Great Wheel Corporation is also a separate entity from the Singapore Flyer. Any investigations relating to the Berlin wheel and Great Wheel Corporation have no effect on and no relationship with the Singapore Flyer's operations and finances." On 28 May 2013, the Singapore Flyer announced that it was in receivership.
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This was followed by work as a documentary film-maker in London where he produced a film called The Millennium Wheel. This time-lapse documentary charts the building of the tallest observation wheel in Europe, the London Eye. It was screened at the London Film Festival and on Channel 4 on the eve of the new Millennium. Robinson has contributed a number of special time-lapse sequences and stills for various films including Millions (Danny Boyle, 2004) and Wonderland (Revolution Films, 1999).
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List of Recovered Buildings St. Louis Union Station was the venue for the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship component of the FIRST Championship, hosted in St. Louis every April until 2017, after which it was moved to Detroit. Today, the station is home to the St. Louis Aquarium. At 120,000 square feet, the aquarium is home to more than 13,000 animals representing over 250 species. The station's train shed area features The St. Louis Wheel, a 200-foot-high, 42 gondola observation wheel.
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Bluewaters Island is a man-made island being constructed opposite Jumeirah Beach Residence. The development will comprise hotels, apartments, villas, dining and entertainment facilities, and the Dubai Eye, a tall Ferris wheel, which will be the tallest in the world when completed.Dubai eyes world's tallest observation wheel The island will be linked by a highway to Sheikh Zayed Road, and a pedestrian bridge and cable car to Jumeirah Beach Residence. A monorail system will link the island to the Dubai Metro.
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Its height was surpassed by the Star of Nanchang in 2006, the Singapore Flyer in 2008, and the High Roller (Las Vegas) in 2014. Supported by an A-frame on one side only, unlike the taller Nanchang and Singapore wheels, the Eye is described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel". The London Eye used to offer the highest public viewing point in London"Up you come, the view's amazing... first look from the Shard's public gallery". London Evening Standard.
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The new O'Sheas (2016) Owner Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced in August 2011 that as part of The Linq shopping project nearby, O'Sheas would close and be relocated there.Caesars' $550M Linq promenade with 550-foot observation wheel to open June 2013 in Las Vegas O'Sheas closed on April 30, 2012.The Last Days of O'Sheas On May 1, 2012, the 7 story parking structure for O'Sheas was imploded as part of The Linq project. O'Sheas reopened on December 27, 2013, located in The Linq shopping promenade.
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75,000 LED lights illuminate the Wheel of Liverpool at night In October 2009, it was announced that Great City Attractions had submitted a planning application to install a giant observation wheel on the former King's Dock site of Liverpool. They stated that with the wheel tourism would be increased and it would complement the city's skyline. The company had been negotiating a deal for three years prior. In 2005, The Liverpool Culture Company had unsuccessfully attempted to secure permission the build a wheel on the Canning Half Tide Dock.
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Live shows are offered year round at theaters including the Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, Asher Theater, Calvin Gilmore Theater, Legends in Concert, and Medieval Times Family Dinner Theater. Several shows offer special holiday themed shows. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk opened in 2010 and has been recognized as the nation's #3 boardwalk by National Geographic and one of the best US boardwalks by Travel + Leisure magazine. The Myrtle Beach Skywheel opened at the boardwalk in May 2011, and is a observation wheel, similar to a ferris wheel, with glass gondolas that look over the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Melbourne Star (previously Southern Star) is a giant Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. Described by its operators as "the Southern Hemisphere's only giant observation wheel", it is tall and has seven spokes, reflecting the seven-pointed star of the Australian flag. It opened two years behind schedule in December 2008, but closed 40 days later due to structural defects, and was subsequently dismantled for major repairs. The wheel itself was scrapped and replaced, but the original support structure and passenger cabins were retained.
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Bussink also founded,Bussink Design has installed the R80XL Giant Observation Wheel in Munich and is CEO of, Bussink Design. He designed the R80XL, which is manufactured and sold under licence from Bussink Design GmbH by Maurer German WheelsBussink launches world's tallest transportable Ferris Wheel and Chance American Wheels.Chance Rides signs exclusive deal with Bussink Design The R80XL is available in fixed (SV) and transportable (SP) versions,World's largest transportable wheel - Bussink Design sets new world record both approximately tall.Technical Details - Transportable VersionTechnical Details - Stationary Version The R80XL SP is the world's tallest transportable Ferris wheel.
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The Shard, an icon of 21st century London Around the start of the 21st century, London hosted the much derided Millennium Dome at Greenwich, to mark the new century. Other Millennium projects were more successful. One was the largest observation wheel in the world, the "Millennium Wheel", or the London Eye, which was erected as a temporary structure, but soon became a fixture, and draws four million visitors a year. The National Lottery also released a flood of funds for major enhancements to existing attractions, for example the roofing of the Great Court at the British Museum.
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One of the Quayside's main features is the pedestrian Gateshead Millennium Bridge, opened in 2001, which spans the river between the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and the Newcastle Law Courts. The other bridge which allows direct road and pedestrian links between the two banks is the low level Swing Bridge, built in 1876, and located nearer the two respective city centres. Using the two bridges, the Quayside is the venue for the junior course of the annual Great North Run. In July 2019, Newcastle City Council passed plans to erect a giant observation wheel on the quayside at Spiller's Wharf as part of a wider ‘Giants on the Quayside’ development.
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The ten turn 1.86 km circuit, located in the Central Harbourfront area is a firm favourite on the Formula E calendar. Making use of existing roads, all racing cars and drivers drive past landmarks including the International Finance Centre, Hong Kong Observation Wheel, and Hong Kong City Hall. Significant portions of the track covered with painted road signs could turn the race to extremely unexpected under serious rainy conditions, according to some drivers. There is different tarmac and painted road markings around the circuit will make some parts of the track really slippery and especially on an adverse camber section it will be treacherous.
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Other projects include The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest, Hub Zero in City Walk, an indoor entertainment centre comprising rides and virtual reality experiences, Hawa Hawa in La Mer, an inflatable playground, and Ain Dubai in Bluewaters, the world's tallest observation wheel. Retail The retail division covers retail outlets at City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, The Outlet Village, Al Seef, La Mer, Bluewaters and Last Exit. These include a number of international retailers. Hospitality The hospitality division handles hotel operation for the group and has partnered with hotel operators such as Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts , Jumeirah, Marriott, Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts, Caesars Entertainment.
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Supported by an A-frame on one side only, the Eye is described by its operators as a cantilevered observation wheel The London Eye was designed by the husband-and-wife team of Julia Barfield and David Marks of Marks Barfield Architects. Mace was responsible for construction management, with Hollandia as the main steelwork contractor and Tilbury Douglas as the civil contractor. Consulting engineers Tony Gee & Partners designed the foundation works while Beckett Rankine designed the marine works.Beckett Rankine – London Eye Pier Design Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners assisted The Tussauds Group in obtaining planning and listed building consent to alter the wall on the South Bank of the Thames.
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Shotgun Creek "invested tens of millions" into the project according to a statement from Skyvue.Investor gives rivalry of wheels a new spin In May 2012, the estimated opening date was further put back to late 2013,A New Kind of Branding Spin at which time it was also reported that construction of the two main support columns had reached a height of . In July 2012 it was reported that Skyvue was scheduled to open on New Year's Eve, 2013, and that its support columns, which had reached a height of about , should be completed within a month.Caesars pushing forward with High Roller observation wheel In early 2013, Shotgun Creek made two loans totaling $9 million in the project.
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The London Eye observation wheel is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually, The Royal Crescent, Bath, is a popular tourist destination in the county of Somerset Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England. In 2018, the United Kingdom as a whole was the world's 10th most visited country for tourists, and 17 of the United Kingdom's 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites fall within England. England is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK).
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Original passenger cabins fitted to the new wheel View of Melbourne CBD from the top of the Melbourne Star On 6 December 2013 it was reported that construction work had been completed, and an announcement on the Star's website stated that the reopening would be in late December. Melbourne Star Management Group CEO Chris Kelly was quoted as saying "We are working to the earliest possible opening date. We are now well into the commissioning process, which is the final stage before opening, but some activities do remain weather dependent." On 15 December a promotional television advertising campaign commenced, and three days later it was announced that "The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel will open for guests at 12 noon on Monday, December 23, 2013" – almost five years after the original wheel was shut down in January 2009.
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Detail from upstream with DUKW, Victoria Tower in centre Lambeth Bridge from Millbank, facing east towards Lambeth Map of 1897, showing Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge The bridge nearest the camera is Westminster Bridge, the next bridge is Lambeth Bridge, and the bridge just visible in the distance is Vauxhall Bridge (as seen from the London Eye observation wheel) Lambeth Bridge, seen from Millbank, looking north and downstream Lambeth Bridge is on the site of a horse ferry between the Palace of Westminster and Lambeth Palace on the south bank.Lambeth Bridge and its predecessor the Horseferry Its name lives on in Horseferry Road, which forms the approach to the bridge on the north bank. The first modern bridge was a suspension bridge, long, designed by Peter W. Barlow. Sanctioned by an Act of Parliament in 1860, it opened as a toll bridge on 10 November 1862.
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