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A Modern, Thriving Society

London Eye

The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames and is a Ferris wheel that is 443 feet (135 metres) tall. It was originally built as part of the UK’s celebration of the new millennium and continues to be an important part of New Year celebrations.

The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames
The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River ThamesDietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-4.0

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