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London Eye capsule floats down the River Thames as landmark begins major 25th anniversary makeover

An extensive makeover of the London Eye has begun and has seen a capsule be floated down the River Thames. The iconic landmark is undergoing a modernising project after being open for 25 years. It ...
Reuters

Fact Check: Satirical London Eye dismantling rumour shared as if real

Photos of the London Eye observation wheel’s elevation in 1999 are circulating online with false claims they show the tourist attraction’s removal. A satirical Scottish Facebook group, opens new tab ...
Metro

There’s a capsule missing from the London Eye – here’s why

Eagle-eyed Londoners have spotted that something doesn’t add up at the £35 million Ferris wheel. The London Eye has become a part and parcel of the city’s skyline in the 25 years since it opened – so ...
Snopes.com

Is the London Eye Getting Dismantled and Moved to Scotland?

On March 10, 2024, Facebook group @Travel Scotland Goals Group posted a viral claim [archived here] saying that the London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel (the U.K.'s most popular paid tourist ...