Steam Locomotive 44871 Passing Finsbury Park
LMS built “Black 5” steam locomotive 44871 headed North through Finsbury Park station at 07:48 on 16th November 2024.
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2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Photos from the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run taken in central London at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Bridge.
U-27 NE Brasil’s 2024 London Visit
Brazilian Navy training ship U-27 ‘NE Brasil’ leaving her London moorings at HMS Belfast being guided down the River Thames.
Paddle Steamer Waverley’s 2024 Visit To London
The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, Waverley, visited the River Thames as part of its annual cruise around the UK.
Britannia Approaching Wandsworth Road
On 5th October 2024, British Railways steam locomotive 70000 Britannia passed through Wandsworth Road station in London hauling the Golden Arrow.
German Navy FGS Magdeburg F261 Visits London
FGS Magdeburg (F261), a German Navy Corvette, passed through Tower Bridge with tugs “Peter” and “Ambition”.
Spanish Galeón AndalucÃa Visiting London
Replica Spanish sailing ship Galeón AndalucÃa visited London on 23-Sep-2024, passing through Tower Bridge and mooring in St Katharine Docks.
William Shakespeare’s Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
Holy Trinity church in Stratford-upon-Avon is the resting place of William Shakespeare who lies beside his wife Anne in the church’s Chancel.
Bloomsbury Horse Hospital
The Horse Hospital – A surprising building tucked behind Russell Square Underground Station that has survived wars and redevelopment.
WW2 Anderson Air Raid Shelter
A World War Two Anderson air raid shelter which saved a family’s life when houses close by were destroyed by a bomb in an air raid.
Heathrow Airport Fire Station
Airside with Heathrow Airport’s Fire Service vehicles with 360 virtual tours. Rosenbauer, Angloco and Land Rover.
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.
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.
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.
