Earth hath not anything to show more fair; Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty; A huge wheel, rising in the air, That some consider an aesthetic travesty; This wheel of wonder, without ceasing, rolls Each gondola replete with gawping proles Who paid a fee – extortionate – too much Conceived by Britons, but built by the Dutch, The steel is German – Sheffield‘s loss it is – The capsules French ( look like suppositories) The wires Italian, and the hub is Czech Apotheosis of Euro-High-Tech. But wait – what value does this wheel bestow? Do tourists god-like gaze on us below, Descend enlightened from Olympian heights And knowledge-crammed, share with us their insights Of London and its history? I think not:- As mystified as ever – not a jot Of minted information is inside; The London Eye just took them for a ride. Our City’s Vintage - we release the cork – Go take yourselves upon a London Walks!
Shaughan
Shaughan is a distinguished - and stylish - actor (his stage roles range from Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show to Sherlock Holmes; his many television credits include Poirot and Miss Marple). A professionally qualified Blue Badge and City of London Guide and the possessor of a fine baritone voice, he usually spices his walks with a song or two. A London Walk costs £9 – £7 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all London Walks can be found at www.walks.com