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Flags, rotting flowers and weird paintings: Green Park memorial to the Queen fades away

Wed 5th October, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After The Queen’s death on the 8th September, people flocked to the central London park to leave floral tributes, flags, balloons and mementoes. We returned at the end of the …

Flags, rotting flowers and weird paintings: Green Park memorial to the Queen fades away Read More
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In photos: Green Park, The Queen, huge crowds and thousands of flowers, Sept 2022

Fri 16th September, 2022Fri 16th September, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is the bizarre sight in Green Park as thousands of people have descended to the central London park to leave floral tributes to The Queen.

In photos: Green Park, The Queen, huge crowds and thousands of flowers, Sept 2022 Read More
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In photos: London’s Green Park turns golden brown as trees shed their leaves during a ‘false autumn’

Sat 27th August, 2022Sat 27th August, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

These were the autumnal-looking scenes in Green Park yesterday, with many trees shedding their leaves early in response to the recent record breaking temperatures  and drought.

In photos: London’s Green Park turns golden brown as trees shed their leaves during a ‘false autumn’ Read More
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A herd of 100 elephants descend on London’s Green Park – in photos

Mon 26th July, 2021Mon 26th July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

First seen around Chelsea in May 2021, this large herd of wooden elephants recently took up residence in London’s Green Park.

A herd of 100 elephants descend on London’s Green Park – in photos Read More
In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London
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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London

Fri 4th June, 2021Fri 4th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with some wonderful parks, and as they burst into summer, they’ve never looked more verdant. Here’s 28 photos from a recent walk through Green Park and …

In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London Read More
Green Park goes for the full autumnal colours, Nov 2020
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London’s Green Park in magnificent autumnal hues, Nov 2020

Sat 7th November, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I took another stroll around central London’s Green Park recently and captured some wonderful autumn colours. I hope you like them too!

London’s Green Park in magnificent autumnal hues, Nov 2020 Read More
Autumn takes over in London's Green Park- 18 photos shot with Ricoh GRiii camera
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Autumn takes over in London’s Green Park- 23 photos shot with the Ricoh GRiii compact camera

Thu 22nd October, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with a huge selection of open spaces, and they’ve become essential places to breathe some fresh air and  momentarily escape the grim reality of the ongoing …

Autumn takes over in London’s Green Park- 23 photos shot with the Ricoh GRiii compact camera Read More
A photo walk through Green Park, St James's Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020
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A photo walk through Green Park, St James’s Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020

Sat 5th September, 2020Mon 7th September, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On a rainy September afternoon, I took a stroll through central London, walking from Green Park tube station through the adjacent park, and then to St James’s Park and on …

A photo walk through Green Park, St James’s Park and Trafalgar Square, London, September 2020 Read More
London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018
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London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018

Sun 2nd September, 2018Sun 2nd September, 2018 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London is a fantastic city for walks and free art, and this short walk from Green Park tube station to Hyde Park and back takes in two galleries, a lake, …

London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018 Read More
Autumn in London: the reds, yellows and browns of Green Park and St James' Park
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Autumn in London: the reds, yellows and browns of Green Park and St James’s Park

Mon 26th October, 2015Mon 26th October, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

With the clocks going back, autumn is now well and truly upon us. Yesterday, I took a walk around two central London parks on a sunny afternoon to photograph the …

Autumn in London: the reds, yellows and browns of Green Park and St James’s Park Read More
Autumn starts its grip on London
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The first delicious signs of Autumn appear in London’s Green park

Tue 15th September, 2015Tue 15th September, 2015 - by editor - 1 Comment

Although there’s some confusion as to when Autumn actually starts – some say it’s the beginning of September, others insist it’s the Equinox – it’s already easy to see the signs …

The first delicious signs of Autumn appear in London’s Green park Read More
London in Spring - scenes by the River Thames and around the city
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London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city

Thu 16th April, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Spring is in the air and I’ve been out and about in London with my trusty Ricoh GR camera. Here’s a brief selection of photos taken around the banks of the …

London in Spring – scenes by the River Thames and around the city Read More
Beach scenes and London Piccadilly rain
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Beach scenes and Piccadilly rain, Photographers Gallery and other London photos

Tue 17th February, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a  small set of photos from a rainy London weekend. Above, a man passes a collection of beach paintings hung on the railings of Green Park, on Piccadilly. The artist sagely …

Beach scenes and Piccadilly rain, Photographers Gallery and other London photos Read More
London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights
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London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights

Mon 15th December, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Here’s a selection of photos taken around central London in the first two weeks of December, 2014, Above, a nattily dressed Maplin & Webb worker on Old Bond Street takes …

London in December: three chimneys at Battersea, Thames night views, parks and Christmas lights Read More
An autumnal park walk at dusk - Green Park and St James's in central London
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An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street

Mon 10th November, 2014Mon 10th November, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Late Saturday afternoon, I went for a hangover-clearing autumnal stroll through central London, taking in two parks and stopping off for some art. I started off at Green Park tube …

An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street Read More
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Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer

Sat 7th June, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last weekend the weather was rather delightful, and I took a stroll around London’s Green Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, and grabbed some photos on my perambulations.

Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer Read More
Last rays of summer, Green Park, London
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Last gasp of summer, Green Park, London

Mon 1st October, 2012 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The weather’s wet and miserable outside now but on Saturday there was still a little bit of summer left, with Green park in central London enjoying some glorious sunshine.

Last gasp of summer, Green Park, London Read More
A damp June afternoon in Green Park, London
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Empty deckchairs and a damp June afternoon in Green Park, London

Sun 24th June, 2012Sun 24th June, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Britain’s under-performing summer was busy doing its thing in central London over the weekend, with grey skies and occasional showers keeping the deckchairs unoccupied in Green Park.

Empty deckchairs and a damp June afternoon in Green Park, London Read More
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A summer Saturday in Green Park, London

Sun 5th June, 2011Sat 4th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With temperatures hitting 25 degrees C in central London yesterday, Green Park was packed with people enjoying the early summer sunshine. Here’s a few photos:

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Spring has sprung in Green Park, London

Wed 13th April, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

After a long winter, it only takes a few beams of sunlight breaking through the cloud to get London’s parks filled up with picnickers, suntan seekers, loungers, drinkers and newspaper perusers. With …

Spring has sprung in Green Park, London Read More
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Gas lamp man, Green Park, London

Thu 3rd February, 2011Thu 3rd February, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Photographed back in April 2002, here’s a gas lamp man hard at work in Green Park, central London.

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‘Lice Sex Shop,’ bookshops, old hospitals and autumnal London street scenes

Fri 22nd October, 2010Fri 22nd October, 2010 - by editor - 1 Comment

Amusingly damaged neon sign in the window of a Licensed Sex Shop, Charing Cross Road, W1.

‘Lice Sex Shop,’ bookshops, old hospitals and autumnal London street scenes Read More
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Umbrellas in London: a rainy summer afternoon in the capital

Fri 27th August, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I like rain (although not at festivals!), so grabbed a few photos on my Lumix LX3 compact camera when I wandered around town on a wet summer afternoon in August.

Umbrellas in London: a rainy summer afternoon in the capital Read More
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Piccadilly, South Bank and Green Park, May 2010

Wed 19th May, 2010Wed 19th May, 2010 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I love wandering around London wth my trusty Lumix X3 camera – here’s a few pics from a Friday ramble, starting with a photo of the cranes around Piccadilly.

Piccadilly, South Bank and Green Park, May 2010 Read More

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