Indian Navy Frigate F44 INS Tabar in London
On 11th August 2024, the Indian Navy frigate F44 INS Tabar passed through London’s Tower Bridge and was then turned at Wapping Reach on the River Thames to head downstream.
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Mayfield Lavender Farm, Banstead
Visitors to Mayfield Lavender Farm in Carshalton (SW London) walk along rows of Lavender plants taking photographs.
Bethnal Green Fire 20th Anniversary
20th anniversary memorial service and mural unveiling for Firefighters Billy Faust and Adam Meere who lost their lives in the Bethnal Green fire.
2024 Swan Upping
Swan Upping is one of those English traditions that sparks bemused looks, this is one ancient tradition with a modern day purpose.
2024 Vintners’ Company Procession
2024 annual Vintners’ company procession, led by a sweeper, to St James Garlickhythe church following the installation of the new Master.
Tall Ship ARC Gloria Leaves London
ARC Gloria, flagship of the Colombian Navy, passing through Tower Bridge leaving London after visiting for a few days.
ARC Gloria and Juan Sebastián de Elcano
The 2024 London visit of tall ships ARC Gloria and Juan Sebastián de Elcano overlapped making a spectacular sight alongside each other.
Extreme E Support Ship “St Helena” Visits London
The former RMS St Helena, now Extreme E Racing’s support ship, sailed up the River Thames through Tower Bridge to visit London on 26-Jun-2024
Ride to the Sun
Cycle the overnight 102 mile Ride to the Sun from Carlisle to Edinburgh carrying a Parkinson’s diagnosis with you.
Red Arrows Over The City of London
The Red Arrows passing over the City of London flying towards Buckingham Palace to conclude the Trooping the Colour flypast.
2024 Fireman’s Corner Memorial Service
On 10th June, London Fire Brigade held its annual memorial service at Fireman’s Corner in Highgate Cemetery.
D37 HMS Duncan Leaving Portsmouth
On Monday 27th May 2024, the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyer D37 HMS Duncan departed Portsmouth and headed out into the English Channel.
Dunkirk Little Ships At St Katherine Docks
To mark the World War Two evacuation of Dunkirk, the Dunkirk Little Ships gathered in central London’s St Katherine Dock on 25-27th May 2024.
Banqueting House, Whitehall
The Banqueting House in Whitehall is well known for the stunning ceiling painted by Rubens and being the last major part of Whitehall Palace.
2024 HCVS London to Brighton Run
The 2024 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s London to Brighton was a cavalcade of beautifully preserved buses and trucks.
Morris Dancing in Southwark, London
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of morris dancing group New Esperance, they and guest groups danced through the streets of London.
Baker Street Underground Station
Well known as the world’s oldest Underground station, Baker Street has lots of hidden passages to explore on a London Transport Museum tour.
Brixton Windmill
A few hundred metres from the bustle of Brixton, is a rural scene; a 200 year old windmill from which you can buy freshly ground flour.
Superintendent James Braidwood’s Grave
James Braidwood led the London Fire Engine Establishment from 1833 until he was killed at the Tooley Street Fire on 21st June 1861.
2024 Chelsea Easter Egg Hunt
Elephant Family have hidden Easter Eggs in a public art trail around Chelsea for The Little Egg Hunt 2024.
The River Above An Underground Station
The green bridge carries one of London’s lost rivers, the River Westbourne, over Sloane Square Underground station.
London Fire Brigade at St Patrick’s Day
London Fire Brigade at the 2024 London St Patrick’s Day Parade watched by huge crowds as they passed through central London.
Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues
The Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues was conducted at the Tower of London by the Royal Marines to present a barrel of wine to the Constable.
Preserved London Buses at Baker Street
Preserved London buses at Baker Street taking part in the North London running day on 10th March.
60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley” at Finsbury Park
At 08:03 on Saturday 2nd March 2024, LNER A4 60007 “Sir Nigel Gresley” storms through Finsbury Park station.
Steam Engine 44871 at Finsbury Park
LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 at Finsbury Park station at 07:46 on 24-Feb-2024
2024 Clowns International Grimaldi Service
Clowns International holds the Grimaldi Service annually at All Saints, Haggerston. Joseph Grimaldi is recognised as the first modern clown.
2024 King Charles I Commemoration
The 2024 King’s Army of the English Civil War Society March and Commemoration of the Horrible Murder of King Charles I in 1649.
Dr Johnson’s House
Dr Johnson wrote the first dictionary after others had attempted the task. The dictionary he produced was the most scholarly.
City of London Skyline in Infrared
The City of London skyline, and Walkie Talkie Building, look very striking when the picture is taken on a black and white infrared camera.
Walking With The Snowman in London
City of London Christmas 2023 temporary sculpture trail featuring Raymond Biggs’ “Snowman” decorated as “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
2023 Smithfield Meat Market Christmas Sale
For the first time since the pandemic, G. Lawrence Meat Company ran the Christmas Meat Sale at Smithfield Meat Market in the City of London on Saturday 23rd December.
London Fire Brigade 2023 Command Unit
See inside the 2023 London Fire Brigade Command Unit from where big incidents are co-ordinated. Includes 360 degree virtual tours.
46115 “Scots Guardsman” In West London
On Saturday 25-Nov-2023, LMS Royal Scot Class steam locomotive 46115 “Scots Guardsman” (in British Railways green) visited London Paddington.
A900 HNLMS Mercuur Visits London
On Thursday 23-Nov-2023, the Dutch Navy submarine support ship HNLMS Mercuur sails up the River Thames to visit London.
2023 River Thames Act Of Remembrance
Friday 10th November 2023: The River Thames Act of Remembrance, a flotilla of nine boats sailed from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament.
2023 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run happens each year on the first Sunday in November. These are the first set of my 2023 photos.
2023 St James’s International Concours
The day before the 2023 London Brighton Veteran Car Run, the St James’s International Concours was held. Featuring 360 degree virtual tours.
London Fire Brigade’s Lambeth Memorial Hall
Inside Lambeth fire station is London Fire Brigade’s Memorial Hall, commemorating those lost on duty serving London.
Goldsmiths’ Hall
One of the City of London’s many livery halls, Goldsmiths’ Hall is home to the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
1953 Morris Minor fire engine TFC953
The unique 1953 Morris Minor fire engine TFC953 seen at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
“Museum of the Moon” at Southwark Cathedral
Luke Jerram’s “Museum of the Moon” returned to London in October 2023 to be displayed in Southwark Cathedral, which last hosted Gaia. See more of my photos of Luke Jerram’s work.
City of London Churches 360 Virtual Tours
The City of London, the Square Mile, is packed full of churches which hint at how many people lived in the City hundreds of years ago, as against the business district it is today....
Horizon 22 Observation Platform, City of London
The Horizon 22 observation platform at 22 Bishopsgate is the newest and highest in London, located on the 58th Floor. The best bit – it’s free to visit. It is so high up, it...
Paddle Steamer Waverley’s 2023 London Visit
Paddle Steamer Waverley passing downstream through Tower Bridge for the first time in the London 2023 season on 24th September 2023.
St Clement Danes, Central Church of the RAF
The Strand in central London is home to many imposing buildings. One of those is St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force.
The Dome of Methodist Central Hall, Westminster
Methodist Central Hall took part in Heritage Open Days by opening the building’s dome to visitors. The views from the balcony are stunning.
Vintage Buses Operating London Route 38
Route 38 stepped back in time on 16-Sep-2023 as preserved buses served route 38 between Victoria Station and Hackney Central.
Westminster Quaker Meeting House
Once inside Westminster’s Quaker Meeting House, you find a building interior enveloped by calm and stillness.
