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Pictures: The Birmingham Wheel through the years
The Birmingham Wheel was first introduced to the city on November 6, 2003. The original wheel, the Roe de Paris, was brought in from overseas.1 of 13 
Initial work on putting the wheel in place2 of 13 
The Birmingham Mail wheel in full flow, in front of the Hyatt, in 20083 of 13 ![A half-constructed Birmingham Mail Wheel in 2009]()
A half-constructed Birmingham Mail Wheel in 20094 of 13 ![The 60ft observation wheel, located in Centenary Square, has inspired some impressive photography]()
The 60ft observation wheel, located in Centenary Square, has inspired some impressive photography5 of 13 ![The Birmingham Wheel is almost 200ft tall]()
The Birmingham Wheel is almost 200ft tall6 of 13 ![Hardy souls brave the Birmingham Wheel in the snow]()
Hardy souls brave the Birmingham Wheel in the snow7 of 13 ![The wheel was turned red for National Heart Month, prompting a visit from Paul Gambaccini]()
The wheel was turned red for National Heart Month, prompting a visit from Paul Gambaccini8 of 13 ![A stunning picture posted on the Post's Flickr page by martinpickard]()
A stunning picture posted on the Post's Flickr page by martinpickard9 of 13 ![There have been several incarnations of the Birmingham Wheel, with the modern gondolas offering a pleasant, warm, experience]()
There have been several incarnations of the Birmingham Wheel, with the modern gondolas offering a pleasant, warm, experience10 of 13 ![One of our many photographs of the wheel reflected from one place or another, in this instance the ICC]()
One of our many photographs of the wheel reflected from one place or another, in this instance the ICC11 of 13 ![The Birmingham Wheel consists of 42 gondolas, allowing the public to get bird's-eye views of the city]()
The Birmingham Wheel consists of 42 gondolas, allowing the public to get bird's-eye views of the city12 of 13 ![Santa Claus on a visit to the wheel in 2007]()
Santa Claus on a visit to the wheel in 200713 of 13
