name of building in london

[JeniPeni]

Whats the building in London that I often see in the background of shots on the tv? Its a big glass/mirrored building in the shape of an oval/oblong? Thanks

[mr-wonderful]

That's The Gherkin!!

[JeniPeni]

eh?

[jno]

formally known as teh Swiss Re building in St Mary Axe

http://www.milesfaster.co.uk/gallery/london-im ages/swiss-re-gherkin.jpg

[mr-wonderful]

http://london.allinfo-about.com/features/gherk in.html

[JeniPeni]

thanks very much!

[Ice.Maiden]

Yep, it's known as The Gherkin.

[katieg29]

my kids love that building, just coz its called the gherkin!!!

[factor-fiction]

Isn't it the HQ of Ann Summers company? I've seen replicas of the building in their shops (batteries not supplied0