2023 London Festival of Railway Modelling
Every year, the London Festival of Railway Modelling brings a huge number of model railway layouts and trade stands to Alexandra Palace in North London.
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Frameless Immersive Art Show
I only went because I got a free ticket and was blown away. You really do feel immersed in the animated paintings. Recommended.
LMS Black Five 44871 at London Victoria
On 6th December 2022, LMS “Black Five” 44871 brought The Railway Touring Company’s “Sherborne Christmas Carol” back to London Victoria.
6233 Duchess of Sutherland at Kings Cross
On Saturday 3rd December, the LMS steam locomotive brought a special Railway Touring Company train back into Kings Cross.
St. Augustine’s Tower, Hackney
360 virtual tours of St. Augustin’s Tower in Hackney whose roof you reach by climbing a narrow spiral staircase.
About Us At The Tower of London
Unboxed presented About Us at the Tower of London, a kaleidoscope of imagery and sound projected on the walls watched by huge crowds.
2022 Remembrance Sunday in Bermondsey
2022 Remembrance Sunday observation at two of Bermondsey’s war memorials.
The 2022 River Thames Armistice Day Flotilla
On 11th November 2022, a flotilla of boats went through London, from Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament, to mark Armistice Day.
2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
The 2022 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run took place in heavy rain. Cars, all built before 1905, set off from at dawn to do the 50 miles.
How To Make A Remembrance Poppy
Making a Remembrance Poppy by hand is so straightforward using the wooden template. Stem, leaf, petal and button.
Different Photo Angles At St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s cathedral has been photographed from every possible angle, but some are less photographed than others.
The Roof Garden, The Post Building, New Oxford Street
Pictures of the panoramic views from the Roof Garden at the Post Building in New Oxford Street, London close to the British Museum.
Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks
Gas was produced at Bromley-by-Bow in East London from 1873 until the 1970s, after which it was used only to store gas. The gas holders were decommissioned in 2010 meaning it is now ripe...
Victoria Coach Station Vintage Gathering
On 24th September 2022, London’s Victoria Coach Station hosted a gathering of vintage coaches, all lovingly preserved in working order by a band of dedicated enthusiasts. The gathering, organised by Thames Valley & Great...
A Royal Proclamation at The Royal Exchange
The reading, in the City of London, of the Royal Proclamation confirmed Charles III as King on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Superbloom in Autumn
As Autumn came, the flowers of the Superbloom meadow in the Tower of London’s moat are starting to die off. But there is still colour to be found.
Sailing Vessel Tenacious
Tenacious, owned by the Jubilee Sailing Trust, is purpose built to enable people of all abilities to take an active part in sailing the ship.
Trinity House
Trinity House, on Tower Hill, is home to the Corporation of Trinity House. Amongst other things, they have controlled the lighthouses, licensed ship’s pilots and maintained navigation marks in England since 1514. They are...
Markfield Beam Engine
Markfield Park is a green oasis in Tottenham bordering the River Lea which has a stinky past, a brown stinky past. The park started off life as filter beds for Tottenham’s sewage where the...
Caledonian Park Clock Tower
Today, Smithfield meat market in the City of London is a quietly efficient meat market in the heart of the City but, until the mid-1800s, it also handled live animals. Live animals making lots...
Götheborg of Sweden Sailing Ship Visits London
The 17th century Götheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, visited London in August 2022.
The Kirby Estate Supports England’s Footballers
If England are playing in an international football competition, the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey (SE London) is festooned with a riot of England flags.
Superbloom At Night
The flower meadow, new for 2022, in the Tower of London’s moat ,had a different feel to it when seen at dusk with the lighting.
Superbloom 21st June 2022
On a glorious summer’s day at the Tower of London, the Superbloom tapestry of flowers continue to weave themselves into the most magnificently coloured meadow, creating a new natural habit for wildlife.
Superbloom 18th June 2022
The flowers of Superbloom in the Tower of London’s moat, started to appear transforming plain grass into a carpet of colour.
Steam Engine at Poplar DLR
To mark the 150th birthday of “Poplar”, the locomotive came to London for local children to see a real life steam engine and climb on board.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Flypast
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee flypast seen from Waterloo Bridge on 2nd June 2022.
Tower of London Church Battle
The triennial (every three years) battle between the Tower of London and the church of All Hallows by the Tower during the Beating of the Bounds.
The Mansion House
The Mansion House is home to the Lord Mayor of the City of London for their one year in office, and you can book tours to visit it.
Euston Underground Station Disused Tunnels
A tour with Hidden London of Euston Underground station’s disused tunnels, complete with old 1960s advertising posters.
Albert Memorial
A visit behind the railings to The Albert Memorial, a lavish Victorian excess to remember Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Consort and remembered for The Great Exhibition.
The Painted Hall, Greenwich
Recognisable from many films, the cleverest thing about The Painted Hall in Greenwich is the walls painted to look like carved stone.
Brooklands Race Track Test Hill
One famous part of the legendary Brooklands site is the Test Hill, an exceptional steep hill that puts cars and bikes through their paces.
The Great Western Night Riviera Sleeper Train
Sleeper trains are a very civilised way of travelling long distances. The Night Riviera runs between London and Cornwall.
Goodyear Zeppelin Airship D-LZFN Over London
On 30th June 2021 the Goodyear Zeppelin Airship D-LZFN travelled to London and spent an hour circling over the City of London and Southwark.
2019 The Monument Cibber Sculpture
The story of the Great Fire of London is told in the sculpture by Cibber at the base of The Monument to the 1666 Great Fire of London. The pictures show the sculpture in...
2019 Southwark Park Fireworks Over Tower Bridge
Seen in 2009, the Southwark Park fireworks were a huge display which illuminated the surrounding sky and created a dramatic backdrop for Tower Bridge when seen from the City of London.
2019 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
Cars, at least 100 years old, take part every November in the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run to celebrate the freedom of the road.
Lloyd’s of London
A tour around Lloyd’s of London, the City of London’s insurance and reinsurance market housed in an iconic building designed by Norman Foster.
Stanmore Fire Station Open Day
The 2018 Stanmore Fire Station Open Day featured huge numbers of preserved fire appliances from across London Fire Brigade’s history.
VIC 56’s Visit to Central London
In June 2018, the preserved steam ship VIC 56 visited Hermitage Moorings in Wapping – just downstream from Tower Bridge.
The Knollys Rose Ceremony
Each year the church of All Hallows by the Tower hosts the start of the Knollys Rose Ceremony organised by Watermen’s Company. The short version of the story behind the ceremony is someone’s wife...
Tower Bridge Moorings
Amongst the hustle of London, oases of clam can be found. Tower Bridge Moorings is a vibrant houseboat community with floating gardens.
