The Victorian hospital tent at the Brunswick Fayre was fun, interesting and informative. Children as well as adults were very keen to learn the skill of stitching up a wound. 
Want to have a go at this old and very British hobby? Coming into existence during the 17th century. A sturdy piece of paper is placed over a brass plaque then rubbed with a treated wax.
Albert on holiday? Well sort of. The Albert Bridge built in the 1850's, a hybrid of a cable stayed and suspension, the bridge is closed for 18 months for a bit of a make over.
Three young boys in the London's East End.
The New Zealand RAF commander Sir Keith Park was such a formidable commander during the Battle of Britain and the Battle of Malta, that the Germans nick named him 'The Defender of London'.
See what other skywatchers around the world have to show you today.
Meet this group in Covent Garden the other day.
Accepting a gift of fruit from a monk at the Hare Krishna festival of Chariots in Trafalgar Square last Sunday.
Madam Tussuad's life was rich and fascinating, let alone the legacy she has left behind. Learning her craft from the age of 17, art tutor to Louis XIV's sister at Versailles and making death masks of murdered aristocrats during the revolution.
My visit last weekend to the preview of the Marvel Super Hero's 4D experience was the first time I had entered the doors of this establishment. The wax models of the celebrities, politicians and other famous people was as I expected.
Hundreds carrying white umbrellas marched down Whitehall yesterday for world refugee day. Similar parades took place in eight other European cities.
Westminster Bridge, the oldest in London, with its Gothic arches was opened in 1862. At the time it was badly needed to help relieve the badly congested routes of the Strand and Oxford Streets from London Bridge.
The Strand station opened in 1907 and closed in 1994. It was renamed Aldwych in 1915 as there was already a Strand station (what is now Charing Cross). In 1974 the Strand was renamed Charing Cross. All of this was to avoid confusion.
The Queen's official birthday celebrations were held last Saturday. After the official parade, the trooping of the colours, the royal party return to Buckingham Palace and greet the crowds from the balcony. This is followed by a flyover by the RAF, 29 planes in all in various formations. The last being the pictured red arrows.
Major works are taking place at BlackFriars underground station. When completed in 2011 the station will be accessible from both sides of the Thames, with a walk way under the Thames.
In 18th century London the instances of abandoned babies and infanticide were common - up to a thousand a year in London alone. The abandoned children were known as "foundlings" (a child of unknown parentage, abandoned by its mother). In 1722 Thomas Coram started lobbying for a Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of Exposed and Deserted Young Children. Like all good lobbyists, his temperament was not suited to administration and Thomas was soon ousted from the Board of Governors.
Dressed in white holding a bunch of white lilies in one hand and white balloons in the other. A special day perhaps.
The unsuspecting bike rider on the right was rather stunned to suddenly find himself surrounded by naked riders.
A view from beneath the millennium bridge. Looking at it from this angle reminds me of how it twisted in the Harry Potter movie.
Bricklane is famous for its graffiti, markets and Indian restaurants and this piece is near the western entrance to the lane. I can't help feeling that it's a modern day version of the severed heads that were placed on London bridge in the middle ages as a warning to all those that entered that should they get up to no good this could be their fate!!
Tucked away in a lovely square not far from Fleet St is the 18th century home of Dr Johnson. During the years her lived here (1748 - 1759) he compiled the first English dictionary.
The Foundling Museum has an incredible collection of old clocks, some dating back to the 1700's. Clocks like these require the skills of some pretty special people to maintain and repair them. These experts are from West Dean with decades of experience between them.
Not what I was expecting at the art car boot fair, but this event can be relied on for being wacky and different. You'll rub shoulders with some of the best contemporary artists, maybe pick up a great bargain and generally have a great time. Oh and this year pick up a tip or two about big time wrestling.
Spiderman enjoying the festivities yesterday at the Taste of Spain festival in Regent Street.
Most telephone boxes in London will have sex calling cards such as these covering the walls. Recently discussions have been around a 'clean-up' before the 2012 Olympics, police and local authorities concerned that tourists will think the city is full of sex booths rather than a telephone to call home.
Sitting under the statue of Robert Burns in Embankment Gardens reflecting, resting or people watching.
First of the month means CDP theme day.
