A Fairly Recent Addition

As one of the most easily recognised landmarks in London, it may be difficult to believe that the London Eye has only been in place for just over 20 years.

As its alternative name - the ‘Millennium Wheel’ - gives away, this iconic observation wheel was installed at the end of the 1990’s and officially opened by then-Prime Minister Tony Blair on 31st December, 1999.

It was constructed as a way to celebrate the turn of the millennium and introduce a piece of modern architecture to an historic part of central London.