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MANCHESTER & NEWCASTLE WHEELS |
The original wheel in Triangle Square, Manchester operated over the 2004 Christmas period before being moved to Newcastle-upon-Tyne (scroll down for pics). In October of 2005 a second wheel appeared in Manchester, this time being commissioned by the council with a hope to make it permanent feature. At a cost of 3 million this wheel was also built by Bussink, but was removed to make way for the crowds watching the large outdoor screen in 'Triangle square' during the World Cup. A 3rd wheel appeared in the same location in Manchester for November & December 2006, this wheel had previously been operational in Seville. Click thumbnailed image to enlarge photos... |
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The Roue De Paris, operated by World tourist Attractions Ltd was located in Manchester, Oct '04 - Feb '05. Built by Nauta Bussink it was originally erected in Paris for the millenium celebrations, it opened in Manchester October 2004. 42 gondolas carry 4-6 people each, there is a VIP gondola kept to one side, as ridden by President Chirac. The last few pictures are of the views across Manchester offered from the wheel. Click thumbnailed image to enlarge photos... |
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The Roue De Paris, was moved to Newcastle upon Tyne for the summer of 2005... Click thumbnailed image to enlarge photos... |
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