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Great London Buildings – The London Eye

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Since 1999, the London Eye (also known as the Millennium Wheel) has dotted the skyline of London and added its distinctive shape to the buildings that line the Thames River.  To some its a tourist attraction, to others, it's an eyesore.  Regardless of one's opinion on the Eye, it is an iconic part of the city and its history, though recent, is certainly as memorable as one of … [Read more...] about Great London Buildings – The London Eye

London Eye: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the London Eye You Might Not Know

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One of London’s premiere attractions, the Ferris Wheel known as the London Eye is as recognisable against the London skyline as Tower Bridge or the Shard. Located on the South Bank of the Thames in Lambeth, right across from Westminster, it has plenty of famous neighbors, including the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, and St. Thomas Hospital. There are many … [Read more...] about London Eye: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the London Eye You Might Not Know

A Special Tea Time for the Diamond Jubilee

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This sounds like a lot of fun! Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style this year with an exclusive 1952 Jubilee Tea on the London Eye Barracuda as you cruise the River Thames. Take to the river on board our beautiful vintage boat, cruising to the sounds of ‘The Rockabellas’! Combining cute choreography and top to toe pin up couture, the girls will be serving up a … [Read more...] about A Special Tea Time for the Diamond Jubilee