Centrepoint, hated by some and loved by others is one of the best building in London for views of "The City", Westminster and beyond. The only other view is from the BT Tower where you even get the view of Centrepoint it's self. From the top floor you can see as far as Tilbury and some people have reported to of seen Southend on Sea! On a historical point of view if you look to the east up towards St Georges church and Holborn you'll see the only view of the old city resplendent with all the warren of streets surrounding the old medieval part of the city. St Pauls is partially hidden but you cant have it all.
The building uses "Closed Proximity Sensing" a bit like your Oyster Card but on a much higher level. My father invented and pioneered Proximity Sensing and Colour Proximity Sensing way back in the early 50's when he was a student at Aston University in Birmigham. It's quite pleasing to know that his work is now included on one of my favorite buildings in London!
The best view is from the lounge on Floor 32 that is the best view in the world and even makes New York look a bit crummy! Also if you look up TCR towards the Euston Tower in the morning the sun will reflect off the glass panels and light up the whole of the building....
Alan Roberts
Centrepoint, hated by some and loved by others is one of the best building in London for views of "The City", Westminster and beyond. The only other view is from the BT Tower where you even get the view of Centrepoint it's self. From the top floor you can see as far as Tilbury and some people have reported to of seen Southend on Sea! On a historical point of view if you look to the east up towards St Georges church and Holborn you'll see the only view of the old city resplendent with all the warren of streets surrounding the old medieval part of the city. St Pauls is partially hidden but you cant have it all.
The building uses "Closed Proximity Sensing" a bit like your Oyster Card but on a much higher level. My father invented and pioneered Proximity Sensing and Colour Proximity Sensing way back in the early 50's when he was a student at Aston University in Birmigham. It's quite pleasing to know that his work is now included on one of my favorite buildings in London!
The best view is from the lounge on Floor 32 that is the best view in the world and even makes New York look a bit crummy! Also if you look up TCR towards the Euston Tower in the morning the sun will reflect off the glass panels and light up the whole of the building....