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Sepia shot of the River Thames, More London, City Hall and the Shard with the sun breaking through the clouds Figment
The constant stream of passers by on Tower Bridge come to an abrupt communal halt. They gaze southward to witness a brilliant interruption.
Grey normality soon resumes.
Location: South Bank, LondonOrder Print Button
 Wide shot of the Millennium Bridge and St Paul's on a sunny afternoon Gallery
A floating walkway connects 17th century genius with millennial rejuvenation. Excited sightseers stop to pose and gawk and snap, accompanied by the autumnal whiff of roasted chestnuts.
A new exhibit opens.
Location: South Bank, LondonOrder Print Button
 Late afternoon retro photo of Hampstead Heath pond Champagne
Neatly segregated ponds rest in the green safety of the motherly Heath, where sophisticated huddles of pale flesh gingerly confront the rare prospect of some decent sunshine.
And everywhere, the gentle hum of the chattering classes.
Location: Highgate Ponds, Hampstead Heath, London. 
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 Walking man's legs reflected in a Balka poster on the London Underground Rush Hour
Two great subterranean arteries cross amidst an unsmiling mass of black suits, pencil skirts and shiny office shoes.
Forgetful of their privilege, and frustrated by delays.
Location: London Bridge Underground, London.Order Print Button
 Woman in hijab stares at the bare legs of a woman setting next to her on the London Underground Summertime
Gentler mid-morning passengers replace the recently-departed, hasty crowd. Now, thoughts of lunchtime meetings on sunny pavements accompany dreams of idle chatter, new accessories;
and haute couture for summer days.
Location: Circle Line, London Underground.Order Print Button
 Green door with postbox and sign reading "post" with black arrow Notable
In days of travel agents, glamorous air hostesses and rare, long-anticipated holidays, status updates were pondered over, scribbled by hand and delivered leisurely.
Slow and private, but well remembered?
Location: Pentonville Road, King’s Cross, London.
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 Interior shot of a homely, rustic, typical London bistro pub Local
In old Victorian houses, where crusty pool tables and slot machines once mingled with the smell of spilt ale and long cigarettes, gentrified locals gather to feast on gourmet burgers and watercress.
Old sorrows banished, and new ones nurtured.
Location: Dartmouth Arms, Forest Hill, London.Order Print Button
 London zebra crossing saying "look right" with man waiting in the distance Weekend
Solitary open-top busses carry crowds of tourists through sunny streets that echo with Friday’s office gossip and rowdy office drinks.
Career paths breathe, and wait for Monday.
Location: London Wall, Barbican, London.Order Print Button
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