Observation or Ferris wheels, have been included at many of the great expositions throughout the world, and are considered to be traditional structures at great occasions of celebration. David and Julia thought of the wheel as representing the turning of the century. Three years of work went into the project, planning permission had to be granted, feasibility studies undertaken, financial consultations and all the groundwork needed to get the giant Wheel designed and built. David and Julia hoped to have two and a half years to construct the Wheel, but by the time the finances were in place they were left with only fourteen months. Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain s Prime Minister since 1732.
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Distances by road will be longer. Buses run regularly across the river to the West End. Due to open in spring 2001 the Hilton London Trafalgar Square will be one of the capitals most impressive locations. The landmark Strand Palace Hotel lies in the heart of Theatreland adjacent to Covent Garden and just a short walk from Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Whitehall, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Distances shown are in a direct line.