Wheel of Birmingham
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The Wheel of Birmingham or Birmingham Wheel was a series of transportable Ferris wheel installations at Centenary Square in Birmingham, England. These have been landmarks in central Birmingham, visible from many parts of the city. The first opened on 6 November 2003,[1] and its replacement opened on 21 October 2004,[2] both being Script error: No such module "convert". tall.
A third wheel, the Birmingham Mail Wheel, operated from 18 January 2010 until 22 February 2010, and was also 60 m tall.[3]
History
The first wheel, the Roue de Paris, had originally operated in Paris. When the Birmingham installation opened to the public on Thursday 6 November 2003, the commentary provided was the original French version describing the sights of Paris.[4]
The following year, Roue de Paris moved to Exchange Square, Manchester, and a new wheel was erected at the Birmingham site.
This second wheel was operated by World Tourist Attractions and had commentary by BRMB DJ Phil Upton.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It had sealed carriages with air conditioning and heating, and a premium "VIP" car.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
On 5 September 2006, the second wheel closed after it was sold to an Australian company;[5] it was then dismantled and transported to Australia.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Gallery
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Birmingham Wheel behind the Hall of Memory
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Birmingham Wheel night view
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Birmingham Wheel night view
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Inside the wheel structure
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The Birmingham Wheel from Cambrian Wharf
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The Birmingham Wheel from Lozells
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The Birmingham Wheel from Barr Beacon
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