Staff braved heights of 135 metres (443ft) to reach the pods on the London Eye in central London and ensure the glass on each capsule was washed and polished.The landmark, which first opened in 2000, has 32 capsules each weighing 11 tonnes.

Staff braved heights of 135 metres (443ft) to reach the pods on the London Eye in central London and ensure the glass on each capsule was washed and polished.The landmark, which first opened in 2000, has 32 capsules each weighing 11 tonnes.