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AS York's "big wheel" prepares to celebrate its second birthday, a tourist chief called today for it to become a permanent addition to the city's skyline.
Gillian Cruddas, Chief Executive of Visit York, said the Yorkshire Wheel at the National Railway Museum had
attracted thousands of additional visitors to the city and generated significant additional income.
"It has far reaching appeal and has been a hugely important addition to York's wide range of attractions," she said.
'The Yorkshire Wheel has become an iconic part of York's skyline and has added a modern dimension to the city. We'd be very keen to see the wheel stay beyond the planned three years and hope that we can keep it in York."
Her comments came as the museum hinted that the wheel might stay beyond its scheduled minimum stint of three years.
A spokeswoman said that the Wheel continued to be a valuable addition to the city of York and as it moved into its third year, was still attracting visitors from all over the country.
1:05pm Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: petethefeet, York on 1:20pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Isn't there an issue with exceeding 3 years in that it could no longer be classed as a temporary structure? I thought no new permanent structure above about 110 feet was allowed within a certain distance of the Minster?
Isn't there an issue with exceeding 3 years in that it could no longer be classed as a temporary structure? I thought no new permanent structure above about 110 feet was allowed within a certain distance of the Minster?
Posted by: a, york on 1:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
its great i love seeing it lit up and its nowhere near the minster, i don't see any problem with keeping it at all.
its great i love seeing it lit up and its nowhere near the minster, i don't see any problem with keeping it at all.
Posted by: a, york on 1:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
its great i love seeing it lit up and its nowhere near the minster, i don't see any problem with keeping it at all.
its great i love seeing it lit up and its nowhere near the minster, i don't see any problem with keeping it at all.
Posted by: JackieW, York on 1:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Posted by: JackieW, York on 1:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Posted by: tricky ricky, malton on 1:50pm Fri 28 Mar 08
keep it. It adds interest to the York Sky line and obviously a tourist draw
keep it. It adds interest to the York Sky line and obviously a tourist draw
Posted by: JackieW, York on 1:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Personally I don't see the point of it. The only building that stands out and is worth seeing from The Wheel is the Minster, and the best view of this is still from the top floor of Marks and Spencers.
Posted by: Mandi28, York on 2:02pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I, for one, love the Yorkshire Wheel ... I love seeing it lit up on a night and we have been on it twice and the views are spectacular ...specially on a clear day.
I, for one, love the Yorkshire Wheel ... I love seeing it lit up on a night and we have been on it twice and the views are spectacular ...specially on a clear day.
Posted by: D Armstrong, York on 2:07pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Keep it
Posted by: Galloway Out on 2:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I agree the wheel is a good addition to York, but for Gillian Cruddass to claim that it has attracted "thousands of additional visitors to the city" is pushing it a bit. No one comes to York just because it has a big wheel. They could just go to Alton Towers if that was the case.
I agree the wheel is a good addition to York, but for Gillian Cruddass to claim that it has attracted "thousands of additional visitors to the city" is pushing it a bit. No one comes to York just because it has a big wheel. They could just go to Alton Towers if that was the case.
Posted by: Paul Hepworth, York on 2:12pm Fri 28 Mar 08
It has also been a financial lifeline for the NRM, who have reportedly not been fully compensated by Government after free entry to the museum was reintroduced.
It has also been a financial lifeline for the NRM, who have reportedly not been fully compensated by Government after free entry to the museum was reintroduced.
Posted by: bobby dazzler, york on 2:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Paul Hepworth[/bold] wrote:
It has also been a financial lifeline for the NRM, who have reportedly not been fully compensated by Government after free entry to the museum was reintroduced. [/quote] Ha the NRM does private do's and lots more to earn its money. They have enough money to employ 2 full time chefs etc. Dont get me wrong i agree with the wheel staying. that cabins are a bit shabby but other then that you get a real good view of leman road. Just wanted to point out that in no way is the NRM even close to financial difficulties.
Paul Hepworth wrote:
It has also been a financial lifeline for the NRM, who have reportedly not been fully compensated by Government after free entry to the museum was reintroduced.
Ha the NRM does private do's and lots more to earn its money. They have enough money to employ 2 full time chefs etc. Dont get me wrong i agree with the wheel staying. that cabins are a bit shabby but other then that you get a real good view of leman road. Just wanted to point out that in no way is the NRM even close to financial difficulties.
Posted by: tax paying citizen, York on 9:01pm Fri 28 Mar 08
It look fantastic. Adds more to the city. It should stay.
It look fantastic. Adds more to the city. It should stay.
Posted by: Metaltype, York on 10:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
A great asset to York - and good fun - let's keep it!
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A great asset to York - and good fun - let's keep it!
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Posted by: Metaltype, York on 10:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
A great asset to York - and good fun - let's keep it!
www.york-wheel.metal
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A great asset to York - and good fun - let's keep it!
www.york-wheel.metal
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Posted by: ouserower, york on 11:07pm Fri 28 Mar 08
The NRM has tons of money. Some of the wages they pay are quite stunning for York believe me. The wheel though is a good addition to the skyline though perhaps a new larger one should be built by the river if York is to have a permanent wheel.
The NRM has tons of money. Some of the wages they pay are quite stunning for York believe me. The wheel though is a good addition to the skyline though perhaps a new larger one should be built by the river if York is to have a permanent wheel.
Posted by: GeorgeAppleby, Clifton, York. on 8:53am Sat 29 Mar 08
Maybe a giant roller coaster next to the Minster would prove to be a financial god sent lifeline for that, with more jobs.
OR, the return of a proper weekly, local market in Parliament Street.
Oops! sorry, that would be for York people and Steve Galloway doesn't use what market we have anyway, CAN'T HAVE THAT.
Maybe a giant roller coaster next to the Minster would prove to be a financial god sent lifeline for that, with more jobs.
OR, the return of a proper weekly, local market in Parliament Street.
Oops! sorry, that would be for York people and Steve Galloway doesn't use what market we have anyway, CAN'T HAVE THAT.
Posted by: KarenWhite1978, Heslington on 10:56am Sat 29 Mar 08
It's an ugly thing better suited to temporary fairgrounds and places like Blackpool, but it is at least somewhat removed from the main part of York. It lives in trainspotter land, and I'm sure the anoraks love it. Thankfully York's skyline will not be ruined by any similar structures anywhere near the Minster.
It's an ugly thing better suited to temporary fairgrounds and places like Blackpool, but it is at least somewhat removed from the main part of York. It lives in trainspotter land, and I'm sure the anoraks love it. Thankfully York's skyline will not be ruined by any similar structures anywhere near the Minster.
Posted by: GeorgeAppleby, Clifton, York. on 10:52am Sun 30 Mar 08
Well, they wanted to put the wheel next to the Castle until they realised it would not be acceptable.
Well, they wanted to put the wheel next to the Castle until they realised it would not be acceptable.
Posted by: GeorgeAppleby, Clifton, York. on 10:53am Sun 30 Mar 08
TOURISM DEFINITELY RULES.
TOURISM DEFINITELY RULES.
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