Detail View: SHIMMER: Barclays Cycle Hire

Title: 
Barclays Cycle Hire
Creation Date: 
2010
Image Date: 
2014
Period: 
21st century
Location: 
London
Country: 
ENGLAND, UK
Display Creator: 
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
Terms: 
Health and safety in tourism ; Tourism impact ; Tourist transport
Image ID: 
14-0060
Description: 
Exterior view: docking station. Location: the corner of Earnshaw and Bucknall Streets (next to the Central St Giles development). Originally conceived by Ken Livingstone's office when he was Mayor of London, the scheme is commonly referred to as 'Boris' Bikes' after Boris Johnson who subsequently introduced it when he was Mayor. Google maps: < https://goo.gl/maps/bI8ZW > .
Rights: 
© Sheffield Hallam University
Permissions: 
For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
Related Information: 
London Cycle Hire Scheme. For more information see also < http://www.tfl.gov.uk/BarclaysCycleHire/ >.
Photographed by: 
Dave Ball
Creator: 
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
Creator Role: 
Designers.
Subject Heading: 
Bicycle commuting
Subject Heading: 
Bicycle sharing programs
Subject Heading: 
Bicycle touring
Subject Heading: 
Sustainable transport
Subject Heading: 
Bicycle parking