London Pictures
Many wonderful moments can be caught on camera while walking around London. Here is a selection of views of London that not everyone sees.
Cans Festival Street Art Photos
For three days in May 2008, a disused road tunnel in Leake Street, Waterloo, SE1 was turned into a half-mile long exhibition space by street artist Banksy. He got together with 29 other street artists for a 'Stencil Art Street Battles' called the Cans Festival.
For three days in May 2008, a disused road tunnel in Leake Street, Waterloo, SE1 was turned into a half-mile long exhibition space by street artist Banksy. He got together with 29 other street artists for a 'Stencil Art Street Battles' called the Cans Festival.
Christmas Past Exhibition Photos
Every winter the Geffrye Museum decorates its period room sets in authentic festive style.
Every winter the Geffrye Museum decorates its period room sets in authentic festive style.
London Christmas Lights 2007
London's West End Christmas lights are world famous. I love going to see the lights on Oxford Street and Regent Street late in the evening when all the shops are closed as it's a magical experience, and completely free.
London's West End Christmas lights are world famous. I love going to see the lights on Oxford Street and Regent Street late in the evening when all the shops are closed as it's a magical experience, and completely free.
Pearly Kings & Queens
Photos of Pearly Kings & Queens in London.
Photos of Pearly Kings & Queens in London.
Doris Salcedo Shibboleth Photos
Photos of Doris Salcedo's Shibboleth, part of The Unilever Series at Tate Modern, London in 2007-8.
Photos of Doris Salcedo's Shibboleth, part of The Unilever Series at Tate Modern, London in 2007-8.
Trafalgar Square Sights
Trafalgar Square itself has many interesting sights including: Nelson's Column, The National Gallery, and St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
Trafalgar Square itself has many interesting sights including: Nelson's Column, The National Gallery, and St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
Tour de France 2007 London Photos
Photos from The Grand Depart of the Tour de France 2007 in London.
Photos from The Grand Depart of the Tour de France 2007 in London.
Landmark London Sights
A collection of photos of landmark London sights, including Big Ben, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, and St Paul's Cathedral.
A collection of photos of landmark London sights, including Big Ben, the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square, and St Paul's Cathedral.
South Bank Photo Tour
A photo tour of the South Bank in London, from Westminster Bridge to London Bridge.
A photo tour of the South Bank in London, from Westminster Bridge to London Bridge.
What You Don't Always See
This collection of photos highlights London sights not everyone notices, the small details that add so much to the city's character.
This collection of photos highlights London sights not everyone notices, the small details that add so much to the city's character.
Trafalgar Square Village Green
For two days in 2007, Trafalgar Square was turned into an English village green! 2,000 square foot of turf covered the square and people sat on deck chairs and laid out picnic blankets with friends while enjoying glorious sunshine - yes, in central London!
For two days in 2007, Trafalgar Square was turned into an English village green! 2,000 square foot of turf covered the square and people sat on deck chairs and laid out picnic blankets with friends while enjoying glorious sunshine - yes, in central London!
Trafalgar Square Lion Scarf Photos
Stitch and Bitch London, a friendly knitting group, held a Trafalgar Square Lion Scarf Appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK. All four lions at the base of Nelson's Column were wrapped in hand knitted scarves on a cold March morning.
Stitch and Bitch London, a friendly knitting group, held a Trafalgar Square Lion Scarf Appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK. All four lions at the base of Nelson's Column were wrapped in hand knitted scarves on a cold March morning.
London Christmas Lights Photo Gallery
London lights up at Christmas - literally! Check out these photos of London's West End taken in the evening when it's really worth visiting the big stores on Oxford Street and Regent Street. And it won't cost you a penny!
London lights up at Christmas - literally! Check out these photos of London's West End taken in the evening when it's really worth visiting the big stores on Oxford Street and Regent Street. And it won't cost you a penny!
London Eye Photo Gallery
The London Eye offers some amazing views across London. Here is a collection of the views and the special ways you can enjoy the Eye, such as a Champagne Flight, or as your wedding venue!
The London Eye offers some amazing views across London. Here is a collection of the views and the special ways you can enjoy the Eye, such as a Champagne Flight, or as your wedding venue!
Westminster Walking Tour Photos
Photos of a walking tour of Westminster starting at Trafalgar Square, then to Parliament Square, through St. James's Park, to Piccadilly, then Leicester Square and ending up back at Trafalgar Square.
Photos of a walking tour of Westminster starting at Trafalgar Square, then to Parliament Square, through St. James's Park, to Piccadilly, then Leicester Square and ending up back at Trafalgar Square.
The Grand Tour - Art on the Streets (Summer 2007)
For twelve weeks over the summer of 2007, London's West End was turned into a giant art gallery. The Grand Tour was organized by the National Gallery and Hewlett Packard and allowed reproductions of priceless paintings to be set free around the streets of London.
For twelve weeks over the summer of 2007, London's West End was turned into a giant art gallery. The Grand Tour was organized by the National Gallery and Hewlett Packard and allowed reproductions of priceless paintings to be set free around the streets of London.
Gibson Guitar Town London 2007 Photos
29 ten foot high free-standing fiberglass Gibson Les Paul guitars were on display outside City Hall, by Tower Bridge, on the South Bank in Summer 2007. Music legends such as Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, and Ozzy Osborne worked with visual artists such as Sir Peter Blake and Gerald Scarfe to design their guitars.
29 ten foot high free-standing fiberglass Gibson Les Paul guitars were on display outside City Hall, by Tower Bridge, on the South Bank in Summer 2007. Music legends such as Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, and Ozzy Osborne worked with visual artists such as Sir Peter Blake and Gerald Scarfe to design their guitars.
Horniman Museum Photo Gallery
I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Horniman Museum in south London and took these photos to share with you what a great place it really is. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
I enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the Horniman Museum in south London and took these photos to share with you what a great place it really is. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Rodin - Gates of Hell
These photos are of Rodin's Gates of Hell at the Royal Academy of Arts Rodin exhibition in London in 2006/7.
These photos are of Rodin's Gates of Hell at the Royal Academy of Arts Rodin exhibition in London in 2006/7.
Spitalfields Market Photos
Spitalfields Market is a covered market so you won't get wet when it rains, but it's not in a hall – the sides are open to the elements - so wrap up warm in the winter. These photos were taken at the Antiques Market which takes places every Thursday.
Spitalfields Market is a covered market so you won't get wet when it rains, but it's not in a hall – the sides are open to the elements - so wrap up warm in the winter. These photos were taken at the Antiques Market which takes places every Thursday.
Great River Race Photos
The Great River Race is an annual rowing race on London's River Thames. The course is a gruelling 22 miles from Richmond to Island Gardens/Greenwich.
The Great River Race is an annual rowing race on London's River Thames. The course is a gruelling 22 miles from Richmond to Island Gardens/Greenwich.
Regent's Park Photos
Photos from a September day in the Inner Circle of Regent's Park in London. The color was amazing and the Queen Mary Rose Garden is always delightful.
Photos from a September day in the Inner Circle of Regent's Park in London. The color was amazing and the Queen Mary Rose Garden is always delightful.
Museum of London: Medieval London AD410-1558
Photos from the 'Medieval London' exhibition at the Museum of London. 'Medieval' means the 'middle ages'. The middle ages were between the classical world of the Greeks and the Romans and the rediscovery of classical culture called the 'Renaissance' (the 'rebirth').
Photos from the 'Medieval London' exhibition at the Museum of London. 'Medieval' means the 'middle ages'. The middle ages were between the classical world of the Greeks and the Romans and the rediscovery of classical culture called the 'Renaissance' (the 'rebirth').
Museum of London Photo Gallery
The Museum of London documents the history of London with seven permanent exhibition galleries telling the story of London from prehistoric times until the end of the 19th century. There are also spceial exhibitions to bring you right up-to-date with all there is to know about London. And best of all, it's free!
The Museum of London documents the history of London with seven permanent exhibition galleries telling the story of London from prehistoric times until the end of the 19th century. There are also spceial exhibitions to bring you right up-to-date with all there is to know about London. And best of all, it's free!
City of London Walking Tour Photos
I was asked to review the 'City of London' walking tour by Tourist Tracks who produce MP3 audio walking tours. These photos are some of the highlights of the tour. The tour starts outside the Tower of London, and takes in London Bridge, The Monument, Leadenhall Market, the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and ends at Tate Modern.
I was asked to review the 'City of London' walking tour by Tourist Tracks who produce MP3 audio walking tours. These photos are some of the highlights of the tour. The tour starts outside the Tower of London, and takes in London Bridge, The Monument, Leadenhall Market, the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and ends at Tate Modern.
London Aerial Photography Gallery
Aerial photography of London by Jason Hawkes, one of Europe's finest aerial photographers. Jason has won numerous awards and has worked with clients including Nike and UBS Warburg. Get a taster of some of his aerial photography of London.
Aerial photography of London by Jason Hawkes, one of Europe's finest aerial photographers. Jason has won numerous awards and has worked with clients including Nike and UBS Warburg. Get a taster of some of his aerial photography of London.
UK Currency Photographs
Have a look at some pictures of UK sterling currency to familiarize yourself before your trip.
Have a look at some pictures of UK sterling currency to familiarize yourself before your trip.
Front Page Exhibition
Newspaper front pages from the Front Page exhibition at the British Library in London.
Newspaper front pages from the Front Page exhibition at the British Library in London.
The Sultan's Elephant in London
The Sultan's Elephant street performance came to London in May 2006.
The Sultan's Elephant street performance came to London in May 2006.
BBC Springwatch
The BBC Springwatch festival was part of the Coin Street Festival on the South Bank in London.
The BBC Springwatch festival was part of the Coin Street Festival on the South Bank in London.
London Travel Photos
Tour through the pictures in the London Picture Gallery to help you plan your trip to London.
Tour through the pictures in the London Picture Gallery to help you plan your trip to London.
Pictures of London Landmarks
Photo images of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park, The British Museum, and more from About's Honeymoon Guide.
Photo images of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park, The British Museum, and more from About's Honeymoon Guide.
Piccadilly Circus Photos
Some people watching from About's Student Travel Guide.
Some people watching from About's Student Travel Guide.
Photo Tour of Borough Market
London's Borough market is a vast open-air space under a Victorian-style warehouse roof, just south of London Bridge. Check out this photo tour from About's Student Travel Guide.
London's Borough market is a vast open-air space under a Victorian-style warehouse roof, just south of London Bridge. Check out this photo tour from About's Student Travel Guide.
London Internet Booths
How do you recognize the Internet kiosks on the streets of London? Check out these pictures and information from About's Student Travel Guide.
How do you recognize the Internet kiosks on the streets of London? Check out these pictures and information from About's Student Travel Guide.
Carnaby Street Photos
A few pictures to get you in the mood for shopping from About's Student Travel Guide.
A few pictures to get you in the mood for shopping from About's Student Travel Guide.
Buckingham Palace Pictures
Buckingham Palace pictures from About's Europe for Visitors Guide.
Buckingham Palace pictures from About's Europe for Visitors Guide.
Tower of London - photos
The Tower of London was started by William the Conqueror almost 1000 years ago, but many other kings have added to the building. Look here for some photos of "The Royal Fortress on the Thames".
The Tower of London was started by William the Conqueror almost 1000 years ago, but many other kings have added to the building. Look here for some photos of "The Royal Fortress on the Thames".
London Travel Photos
These pictures of London are arranged to start in Kensington with the Albert Memorial, and travel to the Thames to Westminster Palace, cross over the Thames at Westminster Bridge, then take the Riverside walk toward the Tower Bridge, and loop back to central London along the north bank of the river. (From About's Europe for Visitors Guide.)
These pictures of London are arranged to start in Kensington with the Albert Memorial, and travel to the Thames to Westminster Palace, cross over the Thames at Westminster Bridge, then take the Riverside walk toward the Tower Bridge, and loop back to central London along the north bank of the river. (From About's Europe for Visitors Guide.)
London Cruise Picture Gallery
Pictures of London from About's Cruises Guide.
Pictures of London from About's Cruises Guide.
Explore St Paul's Cathedral
The Armchair Travel Company offer you the chance to explore inside St. Paul's Cathedral without leaving home!
The Armchair Travel Company offer you the chance to explore inside St. Paul's Cathedral without leaving home!
Virtual Tour of No. 10 Downing St
Your chance to take a look behind the most famous front door in the world, where Britain's Prime Minister lives.
Your chance to take a look behind the most famous front door in the world, where Britain's Prime Minister lives.
Virtual Tour of the Houses of Parliament
The Armchair Travel Company offer you the chance to explore Parliament and the Royal Palace of Westminster without leaving home!
The Armchair Travel Company offer you the chance to explore Parliament and the Royal Palace of Westminster without leaving home!