Cheers for the replies
It surprised me, was only last night when got back home and before getting off plane asked to see flight deck and was let in.
So when got my photos home and uploaded them suddenly realised there was no central column and was astonished I didn't realise when I was sitting there admiring the view!
Thanks for your replies never knew before its quite interesting, must be quite different also, pulling up on the side of the flight deck when taking off and landing!