From its ribbon cutting in 2004, the viaduct was destined for Guinness: When finished, it had the highest road deck in Europe, the tallest piers and highest bridge tower in the world, and the longest launch of a bridge deck.

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After climbing five spiral staircases to reach the top of the tower - the highest point visitors can reach - Mr Price had a further 56m to climb.

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With its prime location on Sule Pagoda Road, the most expensive street in Rangoon, Sakura Tower is the oldest and among the highest-priced office blocks in the city.

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The IT hub would be made up of six towers, including a 75-storey, 270m-high tower, "the highest in Africa", RLG Communications says on its website.

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Rooms are appointed in warm stained wood and leather with brass trimmings, have big walk-in showers, free wi-fi, Illy espresso makers and huge picture windows (ask for one overlooking 57th Street or for a Park View room on the highest floors of the 29-storey tower).

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In terms of local authorities, Tower Hamlets in London had the highest levels of child poverty, with 42% of children growing up in poverty.

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Ethnically diverse Tower Hamlets in the East End has the highest population growth of any local authority, at over 26% in the past decade.

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We had lunch in the North Tower at The Windows On The World and posed for pictures with the kids from the highest vantage point in Manhattan.

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