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The O2, still generally referred to by its former name, the Millennium Dome, is a large dome shaped building on the Greenwich peninsula in east London, the United Kingdom, at grid reference . The name was officially changed when O2 plc purchased the naming rights from the developers, Anschutz Entertainment Group.
The dome was constructed in order to hold a major exhibition celebrating the beginning of the third millennium. This exhibition opened to the public on January 1, 2000 and ran until December 31, 2000; however the project and exhibition was the subject of considerable political controversy and never quite achieved its objectives.
Since the closure of the original exhibition, several possible ways of reusing the building have been proposed and then rejected. The renaming of the dome on May 31, 2005 gave publicity to the Dome's transition into an indoor sporting arena. In this role the plan is to host the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships and the artistic gymnastics and trampolining events of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The sports area will be complemented by a proposed substantial entertainments complex, the contents of which are still the subject of political decision (and some major controversy - see Reopening, below.
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Video Christmas Fair at the O2 (Millennium) Dome London 2009: http://bit.ly/8E2XIR via @addthis
kermisweblog (kermis weblog) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:32:23 -0000
Video Christmas Fair at the O2 (Millennium) Dome London 2009: http://bit.ly/8E2XIR via @addthis
@Glyniss @Peuchen Hitchhikers Guide, Under The Dome, 2666, In Cold Blood en de Millennium-trilogie. Boeken die ik je van harte kan aanraden.
Hodgepodger (Thomas) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:11:00 -0000
@Glyniss @Peuchen Hitchhikers Guide, Under The Dome, 2666, In Cold Blood en de Millennium-trilogie. Boeken die ik je van harte kan aanraden.
Today's Quiz Question: By what name is the Millennium Dome now known? Answer on 01236 721110, studio@revival.fm or tweet me.
billwishart (Bill Wishart) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:52:59 -0000
Today's Quiz Question: By what name is the Millennium Dome now known? Answer on 01236 721110, studio@revival.fm or tweet me.
http://twitpic.com/wcv03 - Millennium Dome or O2 as its now called to he right. The Olympic Stadium is in the far distance.
HonorarySpock (Paul Harper) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:23:26 -0000
http://twitpic.com/wcv03 - Millennium Dome or O2 as its now called to he right. The Olympic Stadium is in the far distance.
Nowhere Boy @ the Millennium Dome with @beccanicholson. Wasn't expecting tears plopping off my cheeks, really.
eleanormorgan (eleanormorgan) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:15:29 -0000
Nowhere Boy @ the Millennium Dome with @beccanicholson. Wasn't expecting tears plopping off my cheeks, really.
#10yrsago I had a 3m old daughter so no partying like it was 1999! Big family dinner.I made the Millennium Dome in baked alaska + sparklers
Ann4Martin (Anna Martin) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:23:34 -0000
#10yrsago I had a 3m old daughter so no partying like it was 1999! Big family dinner.I made the Millennium Dome in baked alaska + sparklers
BBC News | Millennium Dome - Dossier of news articles about the Millennium Dome from the BBC.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: Millennium Dome - Dossier of articles about the Millennium Dome from the Guardian and Observer newspapers. Also includes background information and a discussion forum.
Millennium Dome - Information about the Dome from Greenwich 2000.
Meta Description: [ The Millennium Dome is the biggest dome in the world built in Greenwich, England for the millennium celebrations. Everything you need to know about the Millennium Wheel (London Eye) in London. ]
Millennium Dome Camera - Live web camera showing the Millennium Dome in London. Produced by the BBC.
Meta Description: [ Millennium Dome Greenwich Live Web Camera ]
Oh, No, It's Not the Millennium Dome - Information about the scandals involving the management and funding of the Millennium Dome.
Meta Description: [ The official Oh, No, It's Not The Millennium Dome Website - the scandal exposed !!! ]
The Millennium Dome: A Collection - Personal collection of items obtained from the Dome, categorised and illustrated.
Meta Description: [ The Millennium Dome: A Collection ]
Visit to the Millennium Dome - Personal homepage about a visit to the Dome. Includes photos and links.
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