And it really looked like Boudicca was welcoming the London Eye on to the London skyline ... you'd have been looking into the capsule next door, rather than the view. So the symbolism worked ...

The London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel found in many London panoramas) is on the River Thames and meant to deliver great views – not a thrilling ride. It circles around slowly, offering an ...

architect Julia Barfield is still giddy that the London Eye Ferris wheel has become a symbol of the city. The initial priority was finding a breathtaking way to see the British capital ...