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Maritime Greenwich

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:39:14 -0700

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The Old Royal Naval College can be seen in the foreground - designed by Wren and built between 1696 - 1712. It was described by UNESCO as - "finest and most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in the British Isles".

The light has been fantastic lately. All that unsettled weather and showers can, sometimes, be a good thing. In the background we can see City skyscrapers.

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Golden Lane Estate

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:02:23 -0700

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It was designed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon in 1952-61, they then went on to build the nearby Barbican Estate. The yellow tower block is Great Arthur House - one of the tallest buildings in the UK when completed. That curious thing on its roof is a roof garden, but its been long closed because of health and safety reasons.

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The Shard

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:04:32 -0700

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Otherwise known as Shard London Bridge, designed by Renzo Piano and standing at 310 metres tall it is the latest addition to London's growing skyline. It is also one of the tallest buildings in Europe.

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Cheapside

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:42:18 -0700

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Cheapside is the name of the street below, which once upon a time was described as "the busiest thoroughfare in the world", nowdays its lined by pretty dull offices, although theres still some gems to be found there. Like, for instance, St Mary-le-Bow church, in the foreground, designed by Wren and built in 1671-1673, with the spire added in 1680. Beyond we can see the City towers - Heron, T42, Swiss-Re, Leadenhall, Lloyds, Willis, and 20 Fenchurch. Still further we can see Isle of Dogs.

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River Thames

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:14:55 -0700

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The river is somewhat crowded, on both banks, by buildings these days. This was taken from The Paramount Bar at the top of Centre Point on Tottenham Court Road. The views are fantastic there. Here we can see Covent Garden in the foreground, The City, Southwark with The Shard and Isle of Dogs in the background.

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St Augustine Church

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:56:40 -0800

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The view from the roof of One New Change. In the distance we can see Tate Modern, to the left of it is the spire of St Nicholas Cole Abbey, rebuilt in 1672-78 by Wren, after the fire of 1666. On the extreme right side we can just about make out the tower of St Benet Pauls Wharf, also built by Wren in 1677-83. The elegant church in the foreground is, of course, St Augustine. It was destroyed during WWII and today only the tower remains. There is a curious tale about the church cat - "The church cat, named Faith, became quite well known after the air raid which destroyed St Augustine's. Days before she was seen moving her kitten, Panda, to a basement area. Despite being brought back several times, Faith insisted on returning Panda to her refuge. On the morning after the air raid the rector searched through the dangerous ruins for the missing animals, and eventually found Faith, frightened but safe, surrounded by smouldering rubble and debris but still guarding the kitten in the spot she had selected three days earlier."

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Billingsgate Market

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:42:34 -0800

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This place was London's main fish market from 16th century to 1982 when it was relocated to the Isle of Dogs (to some nondescript building) and the site given over to offices.

The market building (the yellow one) was designed by Horace Jones of Tower Bridge fame and built in 1877. It was built in Italianate style and in my mind was heavily influenced by Fondaco dei Turchi in Venice. George Orwell worked here in the 1930.

That huge skyscraper under construction is 20 Fenchurch Street, which still divides opinion, and Im largely undecided about it too. The little church next to the green block is St Margaret Pattens designed by Wren and built in 1687, while the spire to the right belongs to St Dunstan in the East, redesigned by Wren in 1671, it was bombed during WWII and instead of being restored was turned into a garden.

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Tempus Wharf

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:04:36 -0800

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The same place as previously only a few days later. My friend and I were in the area getting pizzas and beers, the light was pretty cool however, so I decided to get a photo.

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St Martin In The Fields

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:09:32 -0800

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St Martin In The Fields Church in Trafalgar Square designed by James Gibbs and built in 1724. Gibbs was influenced by Wren, however his design was heavily criticised at the time, but eventually became popular and was copied particularly widely in USA. In 2006 excavations on the site revealed a grave dating to 410. Yes those are icicles on the fountain.

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Trafalgar Square

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:47:54 -0800

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Trafalgar Square on a snowy day. The place does not need much description. It is perhaps the most famous and iconic square in the World. It was designed and built by Sir Charles Barry and completed in 1845.

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London Bridge

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:44:19 -0800

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London Bridge in its latest and without the doubt the ugliest incarnation. It was built in 1973 and replaced John Rennie's 1831 bridge which in turn replaced the old medieval and perhaps the most iconic bridge of all. Before that there were a whole succession of bridges on this spot (more or less) going back all the way to the Roman days. In 1834 workmen working on the north side of the Thames shore, close to the bridge, found a bronze head. It turned out to be a head from a large Roman statue portraying emperor Hadrian. It is in The British Museum now. The massive skyscraper under construction is Rafael Vinoly's 20 Fenchurch Street, while the small Classical building is Fishmongers' Hall built in 1834 and which contains the dagger with which Lord Mayor Walworth killed Wat Tyler in 1381. Lots of history in this tiny part of London.

City of London

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:46:22 -0800

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The impressive City of London skyline during the Blue Hour. The two skyscrapers under construction are 122 Leadenhall (in the middle) designed by Richard Rogers, which is going to reach 225 metres and 20 Fenchurch Street (on the right) designed by Rafael Vinoly and when completed will stand at 160 metres tall.

Tower Bridge

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:31:54 -0800

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Tower Bridge built 1886–1894 and designed by Horace Jones. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge and the first such ever attempted. On the right we can see some of The Citys skyscrapers including Leadenhall Building under construction. Its a shame about that barge in the foreground, although I think it counterbalances the right hand side of the shot.

Limehouse Basin

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 05:06:01 -0800

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Limehouse Basin formerly known as Regent's Canal Dock in Limehouse, East London. Opened in 1820s it was the principle entrance from the Thames to the national canal network where the ships unloaded their cargoes to canal barges to be distributed throughout the country. It was closed in 1969. The Church in the background is St Anne's Limehouse designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and built in 1730.

Millennium Mills

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:15:01 -0700

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The famous Millennium Mills in the Royal Docks in East London. Designed and built by millers William Vernon & Sons of West Float, Birkenhead in 1905. Described as a "decaying industrial anachronism standing defiant and alone in the surrounding subtopia" it is a favourite among urbexers.

Palace Of Westminster

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:04:17 -0700

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Palace Of Westminster designed by Charles Barry and built in 1840–70 in Gothic style. It is one of the most well known and iconic buildings in the World.

Taken on the same evening as the previous photo, but slightly later, when the pretty impressive lights came on.

Palace Of Westminster

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:18:23 -0700

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Palace Of Westminster designed by Charles Barry and built in 1840–70 in Gothic style. It is one of the most well known and iconic buildings in the World.

Taken at sunset with ND400 filter.

London Skyline

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:43:10 -0700

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London Skyline from The Point Hill in Greenwich - one of the hidden gems of London. On the right side The City cluster is visible with 30 St Mary Axe and The Heron Tower. On the right side is Londons latest icon - The Shard.

Brune Street

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:14:21 -0700

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I must say I prefer the old buildings.

Royal Victoria Dock

nobody@flickr.com (EricP2x) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:55:37 -0700

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Royal Victoria Dock is one and the largest of the three Royal Docks in East London. Opened in 1855 it was designed specifically for the large steam ships of the age. It was badly damaged during The World War 2 but saw resurgence in the 1960s, however since that time, just like all London docks it experienced a steady decline. It was closed in the 1980s. Apart from a few cranes, the already seen Millennium Mills and a swing-bridge mechanism seen here in the foreground not much remains of the original dock buildings.