Dome of Discovery
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The Dome of Discovery was a temporary exhibition building designed by architect Ralph Tubbs for the Festival of Britain celebrations which took place on London's South Bank in 1951, alongside the Rive
Skylon and the Dome of Discovery
Interior of the dome
London Eye
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The London Eye, originally the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the
Dome of Discovery
…closed, the dome was demolished and its materials sold as scrap. The site was cleared for reuse, and is now the location of the Jubilee Gardens, near the London Eye. The dome had a diameter of 365 feet (111 m) and stood 93 feet (28 m) tall, making it at the time the largest dome in the world. It had a long escalator…
The London Eye in 2009
Supported by an A-frame on one side only, the Eye is described by its operators as a cantilevered observation wheel.
The spindle, hub, and tensioned cables that support the rim
Local councillors refused permission for an orange capsule promoting the attraction's sponsor.