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.
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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.
Class 55 Deltic “Alycidon” at Finsbury Park
Preserved Class 55 Deltic 55009 “Alycidon” coasts through Finsbury Park, slowing for the final stop at London King’s Cross.
London Canal Museum Ice Wells
Under the London Canal Museum there are two ice wells. They were used to store ice before refrigeration was invented. Open once a year.
City of London 2023 Cart Marking
The Worshipful Company of Carmen hosted the 2023 Cart Marking Ceremony with the Lord Mayor of London their guest.
Steam Locomotive 45596 “Bahamas” Leaving Paddington
LMS Jubilee class 45596 “Bahamas” in BR livery leaving London Paddington with The Railway Touring Company’s “The West Somerset Steam Express”.
St Peter’s Italian Church Procession
Opened in 1863, St Peter’s on Clerkenwell Road has since the 1880s held an annual Procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
35018 “British India Line” Passing Finsbury Park
Southern Railway 35018 “British India Line”, passes Finsbury Park station on 15th July 2023, with a special from London Kings Cross to York.
Roman City Wall at Vine Street
New for 2023, City Wall at Vine Street is free to visit displaying a part of London’s Roman Wall and the archaeological finds made on site.
35018 “British India Line” Approaching Clapham Junction
Southern Railway Merchant Navy Pacific 35018 “British India Line”, slows to negotiate Clapham Junction on Sunday 9th July 2023.
The Dunwich Dynamo – A Legendary Cycle Ride
The Dunwich Dynamo is a legendary 112 mile cycle ride through the night from London to Dunwich. No-one organises the ride – it just happens.
Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2023
Today, the pull of Stonehenge is as strong as ever drawing people to the Wiltshire countryside for the Summer Solstice.
VIC 96 Visits London
Steam powered VIC 96, sister ship of VIC 56, visited Hermitage Moorings in London, close to Tower Bridge on 17th & 18th June 2023.
Evelina Hospital Nursery Rhyme Tiles
St. Thomas’ Hospital’s Doulton tile collection, commissioned for the Evelina Children’s Hospital, painted with nursery rhymes & fairy tales.
2023 Battle of Barnet Re-enactment
The last re-enacted battle of the 2023 Barnet Medieval Festival was the 1471 Battle of Barnet, a key battle in the Wars of the Roses.
2023 Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling
Cheese Rolling has been held since time immemorial at Coopers Hill. Twenty competitors race down the hill to win the cheese.
Original BBC TV Studios at Alexandra Palace
The BBC has always been a technical pioneer. From Alexandra Palace they broadcast the first public service high definition TV service.
Savile Row Concours
On 24th and 25th May, the 2023 Saville Row Concours presented an eclectic collection of exotic cars, old and new, in the home of tailoring.
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane’s museum is chock full of architectural treasures. After careful renovation, The Drawing Office can be visited on booked tours.
St Pancras Waterpoint
Just North of Saint Pancras railway station is a railway water tower which was moved as part of the Eurostar redevelopment.
The Coronation Theatre at Westminster Abbey
Following the Coronation of King Charles III, there was time for the public to see the Coronation Theatre setup in Westminster Abbey.
