Images Dated 5th November 1999

Millennium Wheel London Eye Nov 1999 Workmen check the first capsule to be put

Millennium Wheel London Eye Nov 1999
Workmen check the first capsule to be put on the London Eye one of the world's largest big wheels, which is under the final stages of construction as it stands beside the River Thames in London. Eventually there will be 32 French manufactured pods, which each weighs nine tonnes, can hold 25 people, and is fully air conditioned to ensure passengers can enjoy one of the best the view of London from the London Eye whatever the weather. Despite hitches when the first attempt to lift the wheel was delayed when a cable snapped and when protesters scaled the structure and spent the night on it, engineers still expect the wheel to be ready for the public by the New Year deadline

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