Wheel of Birmingham

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The second Birmingham Wheel
The entrance to the wheel, in 2005

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 60 metres (197 ft) 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.[citation needed] It had sealed carriages with air conditioning and heating, and a premium "VIP" car.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

  • Birmingham Wheel behind the Hall of Memory
    Birmingham Wheel behind the Hall of Memory
  • Birmingham Wheel night view
    Birmingham Wheel night view
  • Birmingham Wheel night view
    Birmingham Wheel night view
  • Inside the wheel structure
    Inside the wheel structure
  • The Birmingham Wheel from Cambrian Wharf
    The Birmingham Wheel from Cambrian Wharf
  • The Birmingham Wheel from Lozells
    The Birmingham Wheel from Lozells
  • The Birmingham Wheel from Barr Beacon
    The Birmingham Wheel from Barr Beacon

References

  1. ^ "Brum's Big Wheel". BBC. 5 November 2003. Retrieved 6 September 2008.
  2. ^ "Brum's Big Wheel is back!". BBC. October 2004. Retrieved 6 September 2008.
  3. ^ "Events - Birmingham Mail Wheel". birmingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  4. ^ "UK wheel offers views of Paris". BBC News. 2 December 2003. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Two hours' notice as wheel closes". BBC News. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2008.

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