It may be part of the famous British sense of humour, or a clever marketing ploy by the developers, but Londoners like to use nicknames when referring to some of the buildings and landmarks that form part of their city.This article provides you with an overview of the most famous ones. I had never heard of many of these nicknames!I didn't know all these nicknames especially of the newest buildings so I found the page very interesting. @CruiseReady: Thank you. We did some work on Battersea Dogs Home and saw the power station everyday - we called it the 'Flying Pig' after the Pink Floyd cover - anyone else heard of this?What a great idea for a lens! london, n1 3pl","description":""},{"id":61955,"lat":"51.513729","lng":"-0.082431","name":"Leadenhall Building aka Cheesegrater","address":"122 leadenhall street, london, ec3","description":""},{"id":61956,"lat":"51.515381","lng":"-0.079680","name":"Can of Ham aka 60 St Mary Axe","address":"60 st mary axe, london","description":""},{"id":72363,"lat":"51.514046","lng":"-0.096524","name":"One New Change","address":"1 New Change, London EC4M 9AD, UK","description":""}],"moduleId":"30255224"}

It was subsequently approved in November 2006. It is clad entirely in glass. The steelwork sections rise in height by 12 metres from the shallowest point to the highest part of the structure, helping form the distinct double-curved roof structure which has been designed to reflect the geometry of the cycling track.The unusual shape of the roof have led Londoner's to give it the nickname of "Pringle", after the famous crisp brand.The building is now owned and managed by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and is known as the The tower is made up of a series of complex geometrical shapes (hence the nickname) but incorporates more down-to-earth features such as the restoration of an ancient public right-of-way which will link it to other notable landmarks along Bishopsgate and St. Mary Axe.Further up there will be around 90,000 square metres of office space along with some retail amenities.The building was due for completion in 2013 but is currently on hold due to finance issues. Very interesting stuff, and good trivia to know when I get over to your side of the pond again.How interesting and funny. On 2nd September 2013 the BBC reported that a As a result the media promptly renamed the building Walkie-Scorchie, while the owners have since erected some scaffolding to reduce the effects of the problem. INSEEC U. is private higher education and interdisciplinary research institution located in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Chambéry. The public then assumes the name came about organically, though it is actually just good PR. I'd love to go on a tour with you. {"lat":51.525452000000001,"lng":-0.088063000000000002,"zoom":12,"mapType":"ROADMAP","markers":[{"id":61952,"lat":"51.504501","lng":"-0.086500","name":"The Shard aka Salt Cellar","address":"32 london bridge street, london, se1 9sg","description":""},{"id":61953,"lat":"51.512234","lng":"-0.079602","name":"20 Fenchurch Street aka Walkie Talkie","address":"20 fenchurch street, london, ec3m 3by","description":""},{"id":61954,"lat":"51.546391","lng":"-0.087078","name":"Pinnacle aka Helter-Skelter","address":"2 dove road. HubPagesCopyright © 2020 HubPages Inc. and respective owners.As a user in the EEA, your approval is needed on a few things.

Here’s a definitive list of the buildings not to miss when you’re in town. Since writing the introduction I have come across some articles that seem to suggest that some nicknames may not be as spontaneous as I may have thought: the developers themselves sometimes suggest the names and it is the media that has been picking them up and publicising them. It was inspired by a Japanese tourist who once asked me what the building in the picture above is was called.

Thanks for including the map too. Now ten years on since the completion of the iconic Gherkin, a few more quintessentially London buildings have joined it in altering the skyline for the foreseeable future. Great lens.Copyright © 2020 HubPages Inc. and respective owners. I decided to provide her with the latter, which led to some confusion as I tried to explain what a gherkin is in sign-language!The origins of the nicknames cannot always be explained, with one notable exception: in a speech in 2003 Prince Charles said: "At the moment it looks as though London seems to be turning into an absurdist This has not stopped it from earning itself the nickname "can of ham" due to its unique looks. Please choose which areas of our service you consent to our doing so. Finished in 2014, it was built to provide office and retail space. Due to strict planning laws the design had to be adapted so as not to disturb the line of sight to the Cathedral, hence it acquired the nickname "When completed at a cost of over £200m (approx $325m), It is currently under construction in the City of London though it has reportedly suffered from the economic climate woes which has delayed completion from 2011 to 2014.The tower was originally proposed at nearly 200 metres tall, but was scaled down after concerns about its impact on St Paul's Cathedral. The project subsequently went to a public inquiry. I hesitated for a moment as I was not sure whether I should give her the real name, or the nickname. They do make up quite a picnic table!Thanks for explaining all these - I knew some but not all! The City of London skyline as viewed from St Paul's Cathedral, December, 2019.The tallest building shown here is 22 Bishopsgate at 278m, which topped out in 2019. The Walkie Talkie is a recent addition to the London skyline. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites.I've never been a fan of Prince Charles, but he and I do agree on the odd shapes popping up all over London in the last few years. The Gherkin – Perhaps one of the most recognizable buildings in the City of London, The Gherkin at 30 St. Mary Axe has graced the skyline for a decade. The viewing gallery and open-air observation deck is on the top floor. Salt Cellar aka The Shard The Shard, previously known as London Bridge Tower, the Shard of Glass and 32 London Bridge is a skyscraper in Southwark, London. 34. The special shape was also chosen to ensure that the structure would not intrude into the sight-line of The wedge-shape of the building has earned it the nickname of Cheesegrater.
I'd have had a right laugh!Very enjoyable lens.


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