The way down is (unsurprisingly) the reverse of the way up, including a change of lifts mid-way down. The lift lobby (shown above) is near the small gift shop mentioned yesterday. The windows have a sky motif stuck to the windows with views of London peaking through the image: The lift operators were really interested…
The View from The Shard
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The View from The Shard – part 3 – At the Tip Top
Half a dozen flights of stairs take you to the outside viewing gallery on the 72nd floor of The Shard. From here you can see up to the tip of the building As well as to the ground (HMS Belfast) Whilst I was there, some of the workers were abseiling down the building. As much…
The View from The Shard – part 2 – Trip to the Top
The lifts comfortably fit 10-12 people and on my preview day each lift was full – but not uncomfotably so. Each lift has an attendant who is very happy to explain about the experience and to discuss what will happen when the lift arrives at it’s destination. The lifts have panels in the ceiling which…
The View from The Shard – part 1 – The Past and The Future
I was lucky yesterday to be a guest at a preview of the newest (and tallest) attraction in London – The View from The Shard. Accompanied by other bloggers and Blue Badge Guides I got to see the attraction before tickets go on sale. The View is located on the floors 68 to 72 in The…
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