the chelsea eye in westminster , england was 443ft over the upper lea . it has received more than 27 million visitor since its ceremony closing on december 31 , 1999 . each compartment is proposed to be air - conditioned and hold up to 30 visitors . three plausible locations for the clock to sit have been selected . this is not the 1st attempt by the arab shipping board to bring children into the city . the board are seeking finance for a resort isle . the island proposed include a six story hotel and a 18 hole driving course .
The River Thames flows through London.