the london bridge in oxford , england sits 443ft over the river thames . it has attracted more than 27 million patrons since its informal opened on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is set to be gas - controlled and hold up to 30 people . three possible locations for the wheel to move have been selected . this is not the fifth proposal by the british electricity board to bring tourist into the centre . the board are seeking investing for a cruise isla . the island would include a seven star hotel and a 18 hole golf racecourse .
The River Thames flows through London.