St Paul's Cathedral in London is our favorite Cathedral (beats Westminster Abbey every time). So, we love this 15 Gigapixel 360 Panorama from Spherical Images, a London based immersive photography company. From their blog: One of the largest indoor photographs ever taken: 2,400 images stitched together to make a 15.5 Giga Pixel panorama. It took 3.5 hours to shoot – during … [Read more...] about Check Out This Amazing 15 Gigapexel 360 Degree Panorama of St Paul’s Cathedral in London – The Detail is Incredible
London Photos
Old London: London’s Smallest Shop in 1900
Londoners have always been brilliant as making the most of London's limited real estate - it's a tradition that dates far back in time as illustrated by this photo from the early 1900's. This lovely looking chap runs a shoe store right below the window of what looks like a grocery/general store. What a slice of life! … [Read more...] about Old London: London’s Smallest Shop in 1900
History: Beautiful Old Color Postcard of Knightsbridge in London in 1916
We love this old picture of Knightsbridge from the early 20th century. It doesn't look that much different today! Source. … [Read more...] about History: Beautiful Old Color Postcard of Knightsbridge in London in 1916
London Blitz: Haunting and Heart Wrenching Rare Color Photos (and a few B&W) of a London At War
LIFE Magazine (remember that?) published these beautiful and haunting pictures of a London at War back in the 1940's. The destruction that London experienced is heartbreaking. But Londoners endured and I don't need to tell you who won. … [Read more...] about London Blitz: Haunting and Heart Wrenching Rare Color Photos (and a few B&W) of a London At War
London Photo: Gorgeous Nighttime Aerial Photo of London From Above Perfect For Your Desktop Wallaper
Check out this beautiful aerial view of London up river towards West London with Tower Bridge lit beautifully. You can see St Paul's cathedral off in the distance along with many other icons of the London skyline. The Thames is like a black ribbon through London's heart and it's simply stunning. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL SIZED DESKTOP WALLPAPER VERSION. … [Read more...] about London Photo: Gorgeous Nighttime Aerial Photo of London From Above Perfect For Your Desktop Wallaper
History: Check Out This Amazingly Atmospheric Image of the London Tube from the 1890’s.
Many people don't realize how old the London Underground actually is - it's over 150 years old. That's what makes pictures like this so amazing. It was taken sometime in the 1890's and it's amazingly atmospheric. I really love the old advertisements on the wall. Apparently, milk was something that was advertised quite a lot in those days! … [Read more...] about History: Check Out This Amazingly Atmospheric Image of the London Tube from the 1890’s.
London Aerial Photo: Overhead Pimlico and Battersea Power Station and the River Thames by Jason Hawkes
Renowned areal photographer Jason Hawkes has posted a gorgeous picture of London and the Thames from the air on his Twitter account. This photo features the neighborhood of Pimlico with Battersea Power Station in the background and the River Thames. Check out his website here. We love his photos! They make great desktop wallpapers! … [Read more...] about London Aerial Photo: Overhead Pimlico and Battersea Power Station and the River Thames by Jason Hawkes
Photo: Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus in 1949
Check out this beautiful old color picture of Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus taken in 1949. Photo was taken by a Chalmers Butterfield (what a wonderful name, right?). Click to Download the Full Sized Version. … [Read more...] about Photo: Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus in 1949
Desktop Wallpaper: London Skyline from the View from the Shard
I've been making my way through the 2,000 or so pictures we took during our recent trip and this one immediately jumped out as one of my favorites. In fact it's now set as my desktop wallpaper. It was taken from the new View from the Shard, the views across London are amazing and there was ample opportunity for great pictures. I'll be writing up in more detail about our visit … [Read more...] about Desktop Wallpaper: London Skyline from the View from the Shard
Photo: Eros Statue in Piccadilly Circus Covered in Snow Globe
The iconic statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus has been covered in a giant snow globe for the Christmas season. The reason? Other than to be rather festive, it is to protect the statue during the holiday season from vandals. Oh and it looks like sell more ad space in the already ad cluttered area popular with tourists. Still, I think it's pretty cool! … [Read more...] about Photo: Eros Statue in Piccadilly Circus Covered in Snow Globe
Photo: London – Then and Now
London - Then and Now. Amazing picture! I wish we still wore tophats to work! Source. … [Read more...] about Photo: London – Then and Now
Christmas 2013: Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Switched On
The Christmas lights above Regent's Street, one of London shopping corridors, were turned on last night to much fanfare. It's a bit early this year, but then they've done it later this year than they did last year. The theme this year is Peabody and Sherman, which have a movie coming out, and it's really Christmas related. But the lights themselves are stunning this year. This … [Read more...] about Christmas 2013: Regent’s Street Christmas Lights Switched On
Covent Garden is Officially Ready for Christmas
Covent Garden has jumped to the front of the Christmas queue and has already had their tree lighting ceremony. Looks stunning and we can't wait to see it in person when we arrive in London in just 34 days. Here's a video showing how they put up all of this year's decorations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOfkaUJDD_E Twitter User KCMarketing has some great pictures … [Read more...] about Covent Garden is Officially Ready for Christmas
History: Photo of Harrods Circa 1884
Check out this very old photo of Harrods department store taken in 1884. This photo is of the building after it had been rebuilt after a fire in 1883. This building was further replaced with the more familiar Harrods building today that was finished in 1905. … [Read more...] about History: Photo of Harrods Circa 1884
Photo: Terraced Backyards in Islington in the 1960’s
Love this old picture taken of Islington terraced back yards in the 1960's. I love the symmetry of the terraced houses. Photo from English Heritage. … [Read more...] about Photo: Terraced Backyards in Islington in the 1960’s
Photo: Nelson’s Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, April 1844
Check out this glorious picture of Nelson's Column under construction in Trafalgar Square in 1844 - a very old picture. It was taken just 5 years after the invention of photography. It was actually taken by William Henry Fox Talbot - the inventor of modern photography. We love the juxtaposition of something old framed with something new - which at the time Nelson's Column was! … [Read more...] about Photo: Nelson’s Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, April 1844
Photo: View of St Paul’s from the Whispering Gallery
You don't need to be religious to appreciate the stunning beauty of a cathedral like St Paul's in London, a place we make a point to visit on every trip. It's an architectural masterpiece designed by Sir Christopher Wren. A small bonus to visiting is that it also has the graves of Nelson and Wellington, a fitting mausoleum for two of Britain's most important heroes. Photo was … [Read more...] about Photo: View of St Paul’s from the Whispering Gallery
Gallery: London from Above by Jason Hawkes
My favorite London photographer, Jason Hawkes, has posted a stunning series of photos of London from above taken back in April. Check them out below: Check out Jason's Website for beautiful aerial photography - I love his books! … [Read more...] about Gallery: London from Above by Jason Hawkes
Photo: Big Ben and Whitehall from Trafalgar Square – 2005
A nighttime view of London down Whitehall towards Big Ben taken from Trafalgar Square, one of our favorite places in London. Taken in 2005. … [Read more...] about Photo: Big Ben and Whitehall from Trafalgar Square – 2005
Photo: 70 Days to go until Christmas in London
Just 70 Days now until our trip to England. Can't wait to see London all lit up for Christmas. The last time we saw London's Christmas lights was in 2009, when this picture was taken. … [Read more...] about Photo: 70 Days to go until Christmas in London
Photos: Tourist Photos from Late 1940’s London
Check out these really cool tourist pictures from late 1940's London. They were taken by photographer Geoff Charles in 1948. What an interesting look at life in days gone by! Source. … [Read more...] about Photos: Tourist Photos from Late 1940’s London
Photo: Amazing Photo of London’s Southbank by Photographer Jason Hawkes
Renowned Aerial Photographer Jason Hawkes posted this amazing picture of London's Southbank on Twitter today. Simply stunning! Check out his website. … [Read more...] about Photo: Amazing Photo of London’s Southbank by Photographer Jason Hawkes
Photo: Houses of Parliament at Night – 2005
Love this majestic building. One of the things I'm looking forward to most on our upcoming trip is doing a tour of the Houses of Parliament which has to be booked in advance and are only held on Saturdays in the winter months. You can also now book High Tea in one of Parliament's restaurants. Photo taken in Spring 2005. … [Read more...] about Photo: Houses of Parliament at Night – 2005
Gallery: Alternative Designs for London’s Iconic Tower Bridge
As London developed in the latter half of the 19th century, it became clear that the East End of London was becoming more and more commercially important. It was decided that London needed a new Bridge crossing the Thames River. The problem was that the river could not be closed off to the tall-masted ships that still sailed up the Thames. So, a special committee was … [Read more...] about Gallery: Alternative Designs for London’s Iconic Tower Bridge
Picture: Piccadilly Arcade – Winston Churchill Statue – May 2011
Piccadilly Arcade, Churchill statue located in one of the antique shops. The Piccadilly Arcade is a great place to window who but many of the items for sale are probably out of most people's price range. It's still fun to explore. The Piccadilly Arcade runs between Piccadilly and Jermyn Street in central London. It was opened in 1909, having been designed by Thrale Jell. The … [Read more...] about Picture: Piccadilly Arcade – Winston Churchill Statue – May 2011
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