The London Eye is celebrating London and Londoners this May, with every one of its 32 capsules dedicated to one of the capital’s famous faces.
On May 1, celebrities including former London Mayor Ken Livingstone, historian Dan Cruikshank and broadcaster Robert Elms will tell the stories of a selection of the most interesting and inspirational born Londoners, including figures such as Thomas a Becket, David Bowie, Bobby Moore, Michael Faraday, Charlie Chaplin, Jazzie B, Naomi Campbell and John Keats.
The 135m attraction is teaming up with Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation to host 32 Londoners – 32 talks held simultaneously, each lasting 45 minutes on figures from fields as varied as politics, sport, fashion, literature, music, engineering and royalty.
London Eye’s Helen Bull said: “The London Eye has become a source of great pride for London since it opened in 2000 so we wanted to host a celebration of all those characters who have added to the legacy of this magnificent city. 32 Londoners is a unique opportunity to hear about some inspirational figures while 135m above London. It is something we are really excited to offer.”
To commemorate the occasion, Hendrick’s Gin has devised 32 bespoke cocktails, one in honour of each London borough. Each guest will be served a complimentary cocktail during the rotation. Following the talks, there will be an opportunity to share a drink with fellow participants and speakers and discuss the event.
32 Londoners has been curated by a Curious Invitation and Antique Beat as a unique experience intended to strengthen the cultural connection of Londoners with the city in which they live and work.
Tickets cost £35 and the event lasts from 8am to 11am with the first embarkation at 8.30am.
See 32londoners.com and londoneye.com
