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.
Buildings
London is jam packed with interesting buildings, everything from the most ancient to sometimes controversial modern designs. The skyline is constantly changing as buildings are demolished and replacements put in place.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronation: Red, White & Blue London Buildings
To mark the Coronation of King Charles II, London buildings were specially lit in red, white and blue for the Coronation weekend.
St Mary’s Church, Harrow-on-the-Hill
A visit to the roof and tower of St Mary’s Church at Harrow-on-the-Hill to admire the London views on one of their occasional open days.
Tower Bridge at Sunset
Tower Bridge looks different at every sunset, these pictures show some of the kaleidoscope of colours seen over the years.
Liverpool Royal Liver Building Tour
A visit to the Royal Liver Building 360 Tower Tour in Liverpool to see the Liver Birds, clocks and views of Liverpool from the top.
St. Paul’s Cathedral Triforium Tour
The many visitors to St. Paul’s cathedral marvel at the dome, most climb to the top, but far fewer visit the less well known Triforium.
St James’ Church, Bermondsey
St James’ Church Bermondsey, was built by the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches and consecrated in 1829.
Somerset House
Somerset House traces its history back hundreds of years. Having been home to Navy, records and tax offices, it is now an arts venue.
London Museum of Water and Steam
Home to a huge number of exhibits explaining the history of London’s water supply. The two beam engines are big, very big.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Kingsway Tram Tunnel
The Kingsway Tram Tunnel was used until the end of London’s trams in 1952, carrying trams down to the Embankment to serve the South.
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.
Fort Amherst – Chatham
Fort Amherst in Chatham is a Napoleonic fort built to defend the Medway and Royal Navy dockyard after the Dutch raided it in 1667.
2022 Royal Hospital, Chelsea
The Royal Hospital in Chelsea is possibly the world’s most famous retirement home, where the Chelsea Pensioners live turning out for formal events in their well known scarlet (don’t call it red) jackets and...
Tower Bridge
Not to be confused with London Bridge, Tower Bridge still lifts hundreds of times every year to allow river traffic to pass.
Kempton Park Pumping Station Steam Museum
The Kempton Steam Museum water pumping station is awesome in scale, far bigger than a bus – and it runs as if still pumping water to London.
Euston Underground Station Disused Tunnels
A tour with Hidden London of Euston Underground station’s disused tunnels, complete with old 1960s advertising posters.
Queen’s House, Greenwich
Designed by Inigo Jones, the Queen’s House is part of the Royal Museums in Greenwich. The pictures were taken with an infrared camera.
Tower Bridge Behind The Scenes Tour
The Tower Bridge Behind the Scenes Tour takes you into the bascule chambers, a part of the bridge most people don’t see.
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 Cardboard Guildhall
In 2019 the French artist Olivier Grossetête managed a huge team of volunteers to build a replica of the City of London’s Guildhall – in cardboard.
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.
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.
Thames Estuary World War Two Maunsell Forts
Looking out into the Thames Estuary, strange objects rise from the sea. These are the Maunsell Forts, part of the defence of Britain in World War Two.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
The Whitechapel Bell Foundry had been located in London’s East End for hundreds of years, supplying bells across the world including Big Ben.
London Fire Brigade Lambeth Memorial Hall
In the former LFB Headquarters at Lambeth Fire Station is an elegant memorial to Firemen and Firefighters lost on duty over the years.
