This gorgeous artwork is on show from today at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) as part of the London Design Festival. Fancy creating your own version? An installation by Beyond the Valley allows you to hold up an iPad and interact with the …
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10 Sep
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The staircase at Fortnum & Mason
This week’s photo by David Bank shows the central staircase well in Fortnum & Mason, the top London department store. Fortnum & Mason was founded in 1707 and is best known for stylish afternoon teas, luxury food hampers and lavish …
Read more...3 Sep
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The ArcelorMittal Orbit from the View Tube
This week’s photo shows the growing ArcelorMittal Orbit, a sculpture designed by Anish Kapoor, being assembled in the Olympic Park. The building work is being watched by a family from The View Tube, a community centre built from shipping containers …
Read more...27 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: A tall ship in the Pool of London
The sailors hanging on to the rigging at the top of this tall ship have an excellent view of London, although not quite as high as the viewing platform of The Monument in the background. The ship, photographed by Baynes …
Read more...20 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Wembley Stadium and Bobby Moore
This week’s photo by cassijones features the statue of football legend Bobby Moore outside Wembley Stadium. Bobby was captain of the England team who won the 1966 World Cup. If you’re a football fan and you dream of walking through …
Read more...13 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: The Apple Orchard at Fenton House
Laura Nolte shared this photo of the apple orchard at Fenton House with the Visit London Flickr group. National Trust property Fenton House is a 17th century merchant’s house in Hampstead with a rose garden and lush orchard. The orchard …
Read more...6 Aug
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Blewcoat School
L’habitant shared this lovely photo of the Blewcoat School building in Westminster. The building is Grade I listed and is now used by the National Trust as their London gift shop. Have you taken any outstanding photos in London recently? …
Read more...30 Jul
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Lovebox 2011
The London summer festival season is in full swing and here’s the crowd rocking in the park at Lovebox 2011 snapped by Ashes 57. Don’t forget to add your photos to the Visit London Flickr group and check out our …
Read more...23 Jul
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Meet a Camel at ZSL London Zoo
Southeastern Star just made a new friend at ZSL London Zoo! This camel is one of a pair, and one of 18,499 animals in residence at the zoo. (There’s a handy list of London Zoo’s animals on their website, should …
Read more...15 Jul
2011
2011
London Photo of the Week: Primrose Hill
cassijones took this verdant photo on Primrose Hill. Is the view from Primrose Hill the best in London? Tell us what you think! Add your photos to the Visit London Flickr group and we could be featuring your work next …
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