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A LOAD OF EYE WASH

Cleaner dangles off the London Eye to give the landmark a Spring clean

A CLEANER gets to work with a squeegee while dangling off the London Eye to give the landmark a Spring clean.

Workers washed and polished the glass on the 32 capsules each weighing 11 tonnes.

Staff braved heights to clean The London Eye's capsules
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Staff braved heights to clean The London Eye's capsulesCredit: PA
Pictures of the cleaners show them suspended in the air against the backdrop of Big Ben
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Pictures of the cleaners show them suspended in the air against the backdrop of Big BenCredit: PA

Staff braved heights to reach the pods and ensure the glass on each capsule was washed and polished.

Imran Tauqir, general manager at the lastminute.com London Eye, said: "Keeping every pane of glass in our pods gleaming all year round is vital so we can ensure our visitors can take in the full majesty of our world-famous views across the capital.

"2023 is set to be a big year for us, with London forecast to receive 21.6 million visitors across the year.

"We're looking forward to a spring season of celebration in the capital, thanks to Easter, the Coronation and an extra bank holiday.

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"As the UK's most popular paid-for attraction we're looking forward to welcoming guests from far and wide to join in the festivities."

The landmark was also cleaned to ensure visitors have a clear view of the King's coronation on May 6.

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