Wheel of Birmingham
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The Wheel of Birmingham, also known as the Birmingham Wheel, refers to two Ferris wheels erected Centenary Square in Birmingham, England, at different times in the 21st century.
The first wheel, the (Roue de Paris) came from a three year position in Paris in November 2003 initially for a three month visit, however at first the commentary was in French and was still related to Paris.
The second wheel was a 60m Ferris wheel, owned by World Tourist Attractions Ltd. The second wheel had commentary by BRMB DJ, Phil Upton.
On September 5, 2006, the second wheel closed due to the purchase of the wheel by an Australian company. The wheel has been dismantled and transported to Australia.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Two hours' notice as wheel closes - BBC News (5 September 2006)
[edit] External links
- World Tourist Attractions Ltd - Birmingham Wheel website
- BBC article on the first wheel
- BBC article on the second wheel
- Images of the Roue de Paris when in Birmingham
- Images of the second wheel including construction pictures
- Image of the second wheel near end of dismantling and comment
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