2008

SZ0891 : Bournemouth: the tethered balloon

taken 16 years ago, near to Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, England

Bournemouth: the tethered balloon
Bournemouth: the tethered balloon
This magnificent tourist attraction, known as the Bournemouth Eye, takes visitors 500 feet up, thanks to a steel rope. The views across the town and beyond are marvellous.

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Category: Attraction
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SZ0891, 1884 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Downer   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 8 April, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 9 April, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 086 910 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:43.1570N 1:52.7045W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 087 910
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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