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Looking across Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, St James Park and Buckingham Palace .. (with Downing Street in the middle and out of view)
Designed by J. B. Bunning (1847-49). These dragons originally decorated the Coal Exchange in Lower Thames Street. When this building was demolished in 1963 the dragons were reused as boundary markers for the City of London.
Victoria Embankment,
London
Victoria Embankment Gardens beside the Thames with Waterloo bridge opened in 1942 in the background. A tram on the Victoria Embankment indicates this photograph was taken in 1952 or earlier. The OXO Tower is on the left, the Shot Tower on the extreme right. What is the rectangular structure in the garden? I do not believe it is there today, Suggestions welcome. Photo early 1950s
River Thames from the Victoria Embankment, London.
London Skyline as it is in 2022.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Photographs of the 'caravan' - the sponsors vehincles throwing out promotional gifts to the crowd This precedes the Tour de France cyclists. Taken on the Victoria Embankment, London on 7th July 2014.
London skyline viewed from the Savoy Hotel. Some of the buildings from left to right: St Paul's Cathedral, Tower 42 (formerly Nat West Tower), St Mary Le Bow designed by Wren built 1671-73, The Gherkin (30, St Mary Axe), The Lloyds Building (exposed pipework). In the foreground, Victoria Embankment and Middle Temple. The black vessel on the Thames is HMS President. Photo 2007
The River Thames is a major river flowing through southern England. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Windsor, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond.
The river gives its name to several geographical and political entities including the Thames Valley, a region of England centred around the river between Oxford and west London, the Thames Gateway, the area centred around the tidal Thames, and the Thames Estuary to the east of London
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These pipers led the way for members of the FBU (the Fire Brigade Union) who were marching in force with their banners on the TUC-organised "A Future That Works" march and rally in central London on Saturday October 20, 2012.
See: www.fbu.org.uk/
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Another couple of shots from the Riverside Festival firework display on saturday night.
Framing isn't the best here, as I missed the top of the burst, but still rather pretty
On 29 June 2013 Nottingham was the host to the National Armed Forces Day 2013 Event.
The day started with marches from the Nottingham Castle to the Old Market Square where a Drumhead Ceremony took place with a fly over bu the Red Arrows.
Throughout the city were events to commemorate and pay tribute to the British Armed Forces. Of these events was the displays and events on the Victoria Embankment where you could met and see all the branches of the armed forces.
These photographs are dedicated to all those brave men and women throughout our history who have served our country proudly.
We thank you for your bravery, your service and dedication. Best Wishes to you all. WE are proud of you, Our Heroes.
The bridge in the background is Waterloo Bridge. Hungerford Bridge - actually two new bridges - can be found on either side of the railway bridge into Caring Cross. It Links with the South Bank, Royal Festival Hall, The London Eye, The National Film Theatre, The Hayward Gallery, concert halls, restaurants and (beyond Westminster Bridge) with the National Theatre. And more...
A sculpture on the Victoria Embankment, which overlooks the River Thames and commemorates the British military personnel who took part in the Battle of Britain during World War II.
Taken on Monday 11th May