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.
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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.
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.
The International Maritime Organization
Located in Lambeth, just over the Thames from the Houses of Parliament, the IMO draws up regulations for shipping safety and standardisation.
Zipwire Across The City of London Skyline
The London Landmarks Skyscraper Challenge has rigged a zipwire from The Cheesegrater to The Gherkin in the City of London. These pictures were taken from 1.2 miles away in Bermondsey on 09-Sep-2023.
Trinity House Vessel Galatea Sails Up The Thames
Trinity House Vessel Galatea Sails Up The Thames on 03-Sep-2023 and passes through Tower Bridge to visit London.
The Lookout, 8 Bishopsgate
New for 2023, The Lookout in the City of London offers stunning views from the 50th floor across a huge segment of the London skyline.
Merchant Navy Day at Tower Hill, London
3rd September each year is Merchant Navy Day chosen because the first major Allied casualty of World War Two was the Athenia, sunk with the loss of 117 passengers and crew within hours of hostilities being declared on 3rd September 1939.
Clockworks Museum – Early Fire Alarm System
The Clockworks in South London has a working Beasley-Gamewell Fire Alarm system, used by Fire Brigades and Police forces for street alarms.
Now Trending Free Immersive Experience
A few steps from exit four of Tottenham Court Road Underground station in central London is a free 360 degree immersive experience.
The Geometric Staircase at St Paul’s Cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Geometric Staircase is an engineering marvel within an architectural landmark.
Inside An Old London Fire Brigade Emergency Tender
Carrying equipment for more difficult rescues, OXT779 was a London Fire Brigade Emergency Tender based at Paddington Fire Station.
Luke Jerram’s “Mars” at K&C Town Hall
Jubilee Square, Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall, was the final site to display Luke Jerram’s “Mars: War and Peace” in the 2023 K&C Festival.
Luke Jerram’s “Mars: War and Peace” at All Saints’
All Saints’ Church in Notting Hill displayed Luke Jerram’s “Mars: War and Peace” as part of the 2023 Kensington and Chelsea Festival.
See Inside A London Fire Engine
Look around the inside of a London fire engine on your computer (just like Google Street View), the workhorse of London Fire Brigade.
Luke Jerram’s “Mars: War & Peace” in West London
Luke Jerram’s “Mars: War & Peace” hosted by the Kensington and Chelsea Festival at St John the Baptist Church in Holland Road, West London.
Upminster Windmill
The windmill at Upminster, to the East of London, is preserved in working condition in a park on a hill close to the railway station.
