London

62 photos · 2019

62 photographs tagged London, 2019.

Buckingham Palace gates with the Royal Coat of Arms in London — Buckingham Palace main gates in London feature the Royal Coat of Arms in gilded bronze and wrought iron. The gates form the ceremonial entrance to the monarch’s official residence and date from the early 20th century.

Buckingham Palace east facade in London with ornate gates and royal crests. — Buckingham Palace in London is shown from the east facade, completed in 1913 to designs by Sir Aston Webb. The building serves as the monarch’s official London residence and administrative headquarters. Ornate wrought-iron gates with gilded royal crests stand before the central entrance.

Blackfriars Bridge spans the River Thames with the City of London skyline behind it. — Blackfriars Bridge spans the River Thames in central London, with the City of London skyline behind it. The bridge carries road traffic across the river between Blackfriars and the South Bank, and the Shard and other City towers rise in the background.

Clapham South Deep Shelter pressure panel with red door, London — Clapham South Deep Shelter in London contains this WWII pressure and alarm panel, marked for Shaft 9 at Balham Hill and Shaft 10 at Clapham Common. The panel monitored carbon dioxide, fire main pressure, and alarm systems in the deep-level shelter opened in 1942.

Clapham North Deep Shelter sign above bunk beds in London. — Clapham North Deep Shelter in London includes a painted direction sign for the medical aid post, lavatories and canteen. The deep-level shelter was built beneath the Underground during World War II to protect civilians during air raids.

1939 Civil Defence leaflet titled Some Things You Should Know if War Should Come — The 1939 Civil Defence public information leaflet No. 1, titled Some Things You Should Know if War Should Come, was issued by the Lord Privy Seal’s Office in July 1939. It was the first in a series of pamphlets intended to prepare British civilians for blackout rules, air raids, and gas attacks before the outbreak of World War II.

Clapham North Deep Shelter Tunnel in London with cast-iron lining and fluorescent lights — Clapham North Deep Shelter Tunnel in London is one of eight deep-level shelters built by London Underground during World War II. Completed between 1940 and 1942, it was designed to house civilians during air raids and retains its cast-iron lining and later lighting.

Clapham North Underground Station spiral staircase in London, with yellow-edged steps winding around a central shaft. — Clapham North Underground Station in London has a spiral emergency staircase descending to the Northern Line platforms. The cast-iron stairwell wraps around a central shaft and is fitted with yellow anti-slip strips and handrails for access and evacuation.

London Mail Rail train on display at the Postal Museum in London. — A preserved Mail Rail train is displayed at the Postal Museum in London. The driverless electric railway, known as the Post Office Railway, opened in 1927 and once carried mail through tunnels beneath central London.

Royal Mail Post Bus on display at a museum in London. — A preserved Royal Mail Post Bus is displayed at a museum in London. The vehicle carries the red and gold Royal Mail livery associated with the rural Post Bus service introduced in 1967 to combine mail delivery with passenger transport on remote routes.

Baker Street Station's Metropolitan Line platform in London features Victorian brick walls, red ceiling, yellow safety lines, and modern fluorescent lighting along the empty track. — Baker Street Station’s Metropolitan Line platform in London is one of the oldest surviving sections of the Underground. The platform retains Victorian-era brickwork and tunnel fabric alongside modern lighting, safety markings, and service signage.

Westminster Station platform on the London Underground Jubilee Line with a train stopped at full-height screen doors and curved aluminum wall panels. — Westminster Station on the Jubilee Line in London features a deep-level platform with full-height screen doors and curved aluminium wall panels. Designed by Foster + Partners for the Jubilee Line Extension, the station opened in 1999 and serves Westminster in central London.

Westminster Station escalator hall on the London Underground Jubilee line features curved white walls, fluorescent lighting, and metal handrails. — Westminster Station in London features the Jubilee line extension concourse and escalator hall. The station was rebuilt in the 1990s as part of the line extension to serve the Underground interchange near Parliament Square.

A long metal stairwell at Westminster Station on the London Underground Jubilee line, with perforated metal panels flanking the stairs and exposed concrete infrastructure overhead. — Westminster Station in London has a deep stairwell leading through the Jubilee line extension platforms. The station was designed by Foster + Partners and opened in 1999 as part of the rebuilt Underground interchange beneath Parliament Square. Exposed concrete, metal panels, and steel framing define the circulation space.

Baker Street station platform on the Metropolitan line features exposed brick walls, red ceiling infrastructure, and railway equipment alongside electrified tracks. — Baker Street Station in London’s Metropolitan line tunnels shows exposed brickwork, pipes, cabling and modern service equipment alongside the running rails. The station is part of the world’s oldest underground railway network, with origins in the 1860s.

A solitary figure stands in the main concourse of King's Cross St Pancras station beneath its distinctive arched iron and glass Barlow Shed roof. — King's Cross St Pancras station in London features the main concourse beneath the Barlow Shed roof. The station opened in 1852 and serves both National Rail and the London Underground.

River Thames and Palace of Westminster, London, with Vauxhall towers in the distance. — The River Thames runs past the Palace of Westminster in central London, with Westminster Bridge in the foreground and Vauxhall and Nine Elms towers in the distance. Lambeth Palace and the South Bank line the opposite bank, while the London skyline stretches west toward the city’s newer high-rise districts.

Waterloo Station and Nine Elms skyline seen from the London Eye, London — Waterloo Station and the South Bank skyline are seen from the London Eye in central London. The foreground includes the station's curved roof and surrounding buildings, with the towers of Vauxhall, Nine Elms, and Battersea beyond.

One Blackfriars and nearby London skyscrapers at dusk. — One Blackfriars stands in central London beside 22 Bishopsgate, The Scalpel and 20 Fenchurch Street. The mixed cluster of towers marks the City and Southwark skyline near the River Thames.

Paddington Station terminus tracks and buffer stops beneath Victorian ironwork in London. — Paddington Station terminus tracks and buffer stops in London sit beneath the station’s Victorian ironwork. The platforms serve Great Western Railway and Elizabeth line trains, with exposed beams, conduits and red hydraulic buffers visible under the roof.

London Paddington Station platforms with Great Western Railway trains in London. — London Paddington Station in London shows Great Western Railway trains on the station’s high-level platforms. The station, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1854, is the London terminus for services to the West Country, Wales, and the Thames Valley.

London North alignment marker embedded in a pavement corner. — A North alignment marker is set into a London pavement at the corner of a tiled street structure. These survey markers provide fixed reference points for mapping and engineering work.

Canalside Walk Apartments construction in London with a curved glass block, red building, and spiral chimney. — Canalside Walk Apartments are under construction in London, with a curved glass residential block at center and a red-clad building under scaffolding to the left. A spiral-patterned chimney and older industrial buildings remain on the site alongside the new development.

London Eye passenger capsule docked at the South Bank boarding platform in London. — The London Eye passenger capsule is docked at the South Bank boarding platform in London. Opened in 2000, the observation wheel on the River Thames was designed by Marks Barfield Architects and has 32 glass capsules.

St. James's Park Lake and the London Eye in Westminster, London. — St. James's Park Lake and the London Eye in Westminster, London. The lake sits within St. James's Park, one of the Royal Parks, with the central fountain in the foreground and the observation wheel beyond the treeline.

Horse Guards Building behind St James's Park Lake in London. — Horse Guards Building stands beyond St James's Park Lake in London, with the park water and tree-lined banks in the foreground. The building is part of the Whitehall government district and dates to the mid-18th century.

London plane trees line The Mall in St. James’s Park, London. — London plane trees line The Mall in St. James’s Park, London. The avenue runs beside open lawns in one of the Royal Parks near Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace guard stands by an archway in London. — A King's Guard stands sentry at Buckingham Palace in London. The ceremonial post is positioned beside one of the palace archways leading into the inner courtyard.

The Lawn concourse at Paddington Station in London features a restored iron and glass roof designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with public seating and retail areas below. — Paddington Station’s The Lawn concourse in London is covered by a restored iron and glass roof associated with Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s original station design. The space sits beneath the historic train shed and is used as a public concourse with seating and retail areas.

Bakerloo line southbound platform 2 at Charing Cross Underground station in London with red-rimmed tunnel entrance and directional signage. — Charing Cross Underground Station in central London has a southbound Bakerloo line platform with a curved tube tunnel and tiled stairway access. The station’s platform 2 signs point toward Embankment, Waterloo, and Elephant & Castle, which are the next southbound stops on the line.

Paddington Station's arched Victorian iron and glass train sheds span multiple platforms with modern trains stopped below. — Paddington Station in London is shown beneath its arched glass-and-iron train shed roofs. The station’s main roof structures date to the mid-19th century and are associated with Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Matthew Digby Wyatt. Modern passenger trains stand in the platforms below the historic canopy.

A Bakerloo line train stops at Charing Cross Underground station platform with directional signage and stairs visible beyond. — Charing Cross Underground Station in central London is the southern terminus of the Bakerloo line. A Bakerloo train stands at the platform beside the tunnel mouth and exit signs for the Northern line and Charing Cross National Rail station.

A Bakerloo Line train with red, white, and blue livery stands at a platform in Charing Cross Underground Station, London. — A Bakerloo Line train stands at Charing Cross Underground Station in central London. The station opened in 1906 and remains a terminus on the Bakerloo Line beneath the Strand. Charing Cross also connects with the National Rail station above ground.

Curved white-tiled pedestrian passageway at Charing Cross Station underground linking tunnel with metal handrails and fluorescent lighting. — Charing Cross Station in London has a curved tiled pedestrian passageway linking parts of the Underground complex. The corridor features white wall tiles, stainless-steel handrails, fluorescent lighting, and posters mounted along the walls.

Escalator tunnel at Charing Cross Underground Station in London with white curved walls, fluorescent lighting, and blue handrails descending into the station. — Charing Cross Underground Station in central London has long escalator tunnels linking the platforms and concourse. The station serves the Bakerloo and Northern lines and is one of the Underground’s major interchanges in the West End area. Posters line the tunnel walls beside the escalators.

Paddington Station's main concourse fills with passengers beneath its distinctive red and white arched Victorian iron and glass roof structure. — Paddington Station in London is shown inside the main concourse beneath its arched roof. The station, opened in 1854, is one of the city’s principal rail termini and a key interchange for services to the west of England, South Wales, and Heathrow Airport.

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk marker set into pavement in central London. — A Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk marker is set into the pavement in central London. The bronze roundel marks the seven-mile commemorative route that passes through St. James’s Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens.

Queen's Park Station rail junction in London where Bakerloo Line tracks converge beneath a brick bridge arch. — Queen's Park Station in northwest London is a junction where the Bakerloo Line meets Network Rail tracks. The station opened in 1915 and marks the western end of the Bakerloo Line's shared section with London Overground and mainline services.

Passengers walk on the platform at London Victoria Station beneath a Victorian iron-and-glass roof canopy with a train stopped at the platform. — London Victoria Station in London has platforms beneath a broad iron-and-glass train shed. A Southern train stands at the platform while passengers walk along the concourse under the Victorian roof structure.

The Shard in London rises above London Bridge with a glass facade and tapered top. — The Shard stands near London Bridge in London. Designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2012, the 310-meter tower is clad in glass and houses offices, restaurants, and the Shangri-La Hotel.

Canary Wharf rises beyond Greenwich Park, with a temporary event tent in the foreground. — Canary Wharf rises beyond Greenwich Park in southeast London, with One Canada Square and neighboring office towers visible above the treeline. A temporary event tent occupies the foreground parkland, with red aircraft warning lights and construction cranes marking the docklands skyline.

Tower Bridge in London spans the Thames during the 2019 London Marathon. — Tower Bridge in London spans the River Thames during the 2019 London Marathon. Completed in 1894, the combined bascule and suspension bridge was built to maintain road access while allowing ships to pass through the Pool of London.

London Marathon finish area at Horse Guards Parade in London with crowds and historic buildings. — Horse Guards Parade in London hosts the finish area of the 2019 London Marathon. Runners, supporters, and event staff gather across the ceremonial grounds beside temporary tents, barriers, and timing structures. Historic government buildings on Whitehall form the backdrop.

Red and blue London Underground trains stopped at a curved platform at Piccadilly Circus Station. — Piccadilly Circus Station on the London Underground has two trains on the curved deep-level platform. The station sits beneath Piccadilly Circus in the West End and is part of the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines interchange.

Piccadilly Circus underground station passageway in London with colored tilework and theater posters flanking stairs between platforms. — Piccadilly Circus Station in London has a tiled underground passageway leading to a stairway between platforms and ticket areas. The corridor is lined with framed theater posters and the station’s characteristic red, green, cream, and maroon tilework.

ExCeL London yellow cantilevered concourse with circular windows in the Royal Docks. — ExCeL London in the Royal Docks features a yellow cantilevered concourse with circular windows and angled support columns. The interior addition sits above the exhibition halls and is part of the venue's later refurbishment work.

Royal Victoria Dock cranes with Canary Wharf across the water in London. — Preserved dockside cranes line Royal Victoria Dock in London’s Royal Docks. Canary Wharf rises across the water, with apartment blocks and ExCeL London visible along the dock edge.

Tate & Lyle sugar refinery in Silvertown, London, with trucks and industrial buildings. — Tate & Lyle’s sugar refinery in Silvertown, east London, operates on the Royal Docks waterfront. The complex processes sugar and is associated with Lyle’s Golden Syrup, a product long linked to the site and its branding.

Canary Wharf and Royal Docks in London, with construction cranes and cable cars above Silvertown. — Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks dominate the skyline across Silvertown in London. Construction cranes, industrial buildings, and the Emirates Air Line cable cars appear above the dockside sites along the Thames.

Millennium Mills and Trinity House Lightship 93 at Royal Victoria Dock, London — Millennium Mills stands on the south side of the Royal Victoria Dock in Silvertown, London, beside Trinity House Lightship 93. The former Spillers flour mill was built in 1905 and later closed in the 1980s. The lightship is moored at the dock edge in front of the derelict mill buildings.

A Southern Railway Class 377 train in green and yellow livery stops at London Victoria Station platform. — A Southern Railway Class 377 electric multiple unit stands at an underground platform at London Victoria station, London. The train is operated by Southern and used on commuter and regional services across the south of England.

Southern Railway Class 377 Electrostar train doors with green and yellow safety panels at a London station. — A Southern Railway Class 377 Electrostar stands in London with its green and yellow passenger doors and side windows visible. The electric multiple unit is part of Southern’s commuter fleet used on services across South London and the wider Southern network.

Blackheath railway station platform in London with Victorian canopy, brick wall, and empty tracks at dusk. — Blackheath railway station in southeast London sits on the Southeastern network and serves trains between central London and Kent. The station retains Victorian-era platform canopies and brick retaining walls, with a footbridge and platforms arranged around the through lines.

Blackheath railway station platform in southeast London with multiple tracks, modern street lighting, and passenger shelters along the curved rail line. — Blackheath railway station in southeast London has two platforms on the South Eastern network. The station sits on a curved section of track and is fitted with modern lighting, shelters, and accessibility features.

Bermondsey Station roundel sign on the London Underground Jubilee line in southeast London. — Bermondsey Station, London Underground, is on the Jubilee line in southeast London. The station opened in 1999 as part of the Jubilee Line Extension. The roundel is the station’s standard London Underground sign.

A person waits on the platform at Charlton railway station in southeast London. — Charlton station in southeast London is on the North Kent Line and serves Southeastern trains. The platform includes standard passenger information boards, lighting, and a small station forecourt accessed by a fenced entrance.

Southern Railway Class 455 train stopped at platform in London Victoria Station with Sutton destination display illuminated. — A Southern Railway Class 455 electric multiple unit train stands at London Victoria Station in central London. The commuter train is on a platform beneath the station concourse, with its destination display showing Sutton.

An S7 Stock train with red, white, and blue livery stops at a platform in Tower Hill Station on the London Underground District Line. — A London Underground S7 Stock train stands at Tower Hill Station on the District line in central London. The Bombardier-built fleet entered service between 2010 and 2017 as part of the Sub-Surface Railway modernisation. Tower Hill serves the District and Circle lines near the Tower of London and the Thames.

Tower Hill Underground Station's eastbound platform curves into darkness with advertising displays and yellow safety lines along the track. — Tower Hill Underground Station in London’s City of London is shown looking along the eastbound platform curve. The station serves the District and Circle lines, with signs for Tower Gateway DLR and Tower Pier visible near the platform exit.

Passengers ride escalators in London Bridge Station's underground concourse, part of the Jubilee Line Extension infrastructure. — London Bridge Station in London has a deep escalator bank connecting the station concourse to the Underground platforms. The escalators form part of the station’s reconstruction and capacity upgrades associated with the 1990s Jubilee Line Extension project.

Heathrow Terminal 2 underground link with moving walkways and passengers, London — The underground link between Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 and the London Underground station in London opened in 2014. Moving walkways carry passengers through the corridor to and from the terminal and public transit connections.

A Siemens Desiro City Class 700 train stops at London Bridge Station's rebuilt Thameslink platform. — London Bridge Station in London has rebuilt Thameslink platforms and canopies, completed as part of the station redevelopment opened in 2018. A Siemens Desiro City Class 700 train stands at the platform.

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