Heron Tower under construction on Bishopsgate, seen from Houndsditch

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By the end of 2009, Heron Tower reached its 44th floor, overtaking Tower 42 as the tallest building in the City of London, a record it held for 30 years. Heron Tower will continue to climb until the topping out phase, expected in April 2010.

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Size: 3381px × 5050px
Location: Houndsditch, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Michael Hawkridge / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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