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30 St Mary Axe known as The Gherkin viewed between Lloyds and Willis Building in the City of London England United Kingdom by Andy Evans Photos

30 St Mary Axe known as The Gherkin viewed between Lloyds and Willis Building in the City of London England United Kingdom by Andy Evans Photos

30 St Mary Axe known as The Gherkin viewed between Lloyds and Willis Building in the City of London England United Kingdom by Andy Evans Photos

30 St Mary Axe known as The Gherkin viewed between Lloyds and Willis Building in the City of London England United Kingdom by Andy Evans Photos

No 30 St Mary Axe, also known as the the Gherkin A prominent building in London’s financial district. Image developed using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop All ravens were drawn by me.

30 St Mary Axe known as The Gherkin viewed between Lloyds and Willis Building in the City of London England United Kingdom by Andy Evans Photos

London Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, Black And White The Gherkin, formally 30 St Mary Axe and previously known as the Swiss Re Building, is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004. With 41 floors, it is 180 metres tall and stands on the sites of the former Baltic Exchange and Chamber of Shipping, which were extensively damaged in 1992 in the Baltic Exchange bombing by a device placed by the Provisional IRA in St Mary Axe, a narrow street leading north from Leadenhall Street.

Here is the Gherkin with the Tower of London in the foreground. 30 St Mary Axe (formerly the Swiss Re Building, informally referred to as the Gherkin) is a skyscraper in London's financial district, the City of London, completed in December 2003 and opened in May 2004.

The City Walkie Talkie, Gherkin, Cheesegrater, Tower 42 buildings in London viewed from The Shard England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

The City Walkie Talkie, Gherkin, Cheesegrater, Tower 42 buildings in London viewed from The Shard England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

The City Walkie Talkie, Gherkin, Cheesegrater, Tower 42 buildings in London viewed from The Shard England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

The City Walkie Talkie, Gherkin, Cheesegrater, Tower 42 buildings in London viewed from The Shard England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

London Skyline cityscape including The Tower of London 30 St Mary Axe The Gherkin and The Leadenhall Building in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

London Skyline cityscape including The Tower of London 30 St Mary Axe The Gherkin and The Leadenhall Building in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

London Skyline cityscape including The Tower of London 30 St Mary Axe The Gherkin and The Leadenhall Building in England United Kingdom photography by Andy Evans Photos

Sitting at number one for technology readiness, city gateway, and economic clout in PwC’s report, London is one of the hottest cities for job opportunities today. London is home to the most billionaires world-wide, with an economy focused on finance for international businesses. Senior executives, medical doctors, marketing and sales directors, and individuals in legal occupations will find some of the highest-paying jobs here. 30 St Mary Axe (informally known as The Gherkin and previously as the Swiss Re Building) is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London.