London

Is The London Eye Real?

At 135m, The London Eye is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000. It has won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement. How does the London Eye not fall? Marketing types like to refer …

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Is The London Eye Copyright?

Construction copyright? First of all there is copyright. Provided all have the necessary “originality” (which our millennium icons should ) there is copyright in buildings (including fixed structures like the London Eye) and even models of buildings as works of architecture. Are London landmarks copyrighted? Buildings are protected by copyright under English law but there …

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How Did The London Sink?

London was accidentally blown up in 1665 and sank in the Thames Estuary. According to Samuel Pepys 300 of her crew were killed, 24 were blown clear and survived, including one woman. London (1656 English ship) History England Armament 64 guns in 1660 76 guns in 1665 When did the London sink? March 1665History of …

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