Hattie Lloyd 01/12/17
The Most Un-London Images Taken In London
Ah, the capital.
There’s the more to it than meets the London Eye.
You see, there’s also a plethora of more unusual spots off the beaten track, which, given their grandiosity, exoticism or slightly time-warped appearance, are somewhat hard to believe are here in London.
And yet here they are – by which we mean both in London, and literally on this page…
Strawberry Hill House | Strawberry Hill
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Created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century, Strawberry Hill House is heralded as a pre-eminent example of Gothic revival architecture, boasting vaulted stained glass windows, a carved library, and a particularly ornate papier maché ceiling.
His family wanted them in all the rooms, but eventually they caved. FIND OUT MORE
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple | Neasden
View this post on Instagram Neasden-Temple #london #neasden #bapsshriswaminarayanmandir #mandir #neasdentemple #hindu #culture #temple #northwestlondon #throwback #secretlondon #londonlove #londoncityphoto #london_city_photo #throwback #uk #uk_photooftheday #lovegreatbritain #londonist #erasmus #erasmusplus #travel #travelgramA post shared by Christina von der Uhr (@christinavonderuhr) on Mar 21, 2017 at 4:29am PDT
Neasden-Temple #london #neasden #bapsshriswaminarayanmandir #mandir #neasdentemple #hindu #culture #temple #northwestlondon #throwback #secretlondon #londonlove #londoncityphoto #london_city_photo #throwback #uk #uk_photooftheday #lovegreatbritain #londonist #erasmus #erasmusplus #travel #travelgram
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The staggeringly impressive Neasden Temple was built according to traditional architectural guidelines, and involved shipping 5,000 tonnes of hand-carved stone from India to be assembled in North London like a jigsaw. Except they definitely weren’t allowed to chip any bits off to force it to fit. FIND OUT MORE
Hampstead Pergola | Hampstead
View this post on Instagram Birthday stroll in Hampstead Heath to try out the new lens #autumn #november #hampstead #hampsteadheath #autumnleaves #london #hillgardenandpergola #pergola #nikon #nikon24_70mmA post shared by Chris Holdsworth (@cdholdsworth) on Nov 3, 2017 at 10:31am PDT
Birthday stroll in Hampstead Heath to try out the new lens #autumn #november #hampstead #hampsteadheath #autumnleaves #london #hillgardenandpergola #pergola #nikon #nikon24_70mm
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This century-old walkway overlooking Hampstead Heath was niftily created by piling up the rubble displaced by nearby Northern Line extension work. FIND OUT MORE
Foreign & Commonwealth Office | Westminster
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is like the strange but beautiful lovechild of a railway station, a cathedral, and a Roman mansion. And while it’s only open once a year to visitors, there’s also a virtual tour on their website. FIND OUT MORE
Inner Temple | Temple
View this post on Instagram Temple Church, seen from Hare Court, Inner Temple, London. #london #templelondon #templechurch #innertemple #architecture #medievalworld #beniculturali30 #church #churcharchitecture #arssacra #architecture #visitlondon #igers_london #thisislondon #loveslondon #wundrouslondon #london4all #loves_united_london #toplondonphoto #londonguru #england #ig_england #visitengland #streetcaptures #streetphotography #britain #visitbritain #explorebritain #loves_united_kingdom #total_united_kingdom #british_mania__A post shared by @ fionamab853 on Nov 3, 2017 at 2:56am PDT
Temple Church, seen from Hare Court, Inner Temple, London. #london #templelondon #templechurch #innertemple #architecture #medievalworld #beniculturali30 #church #churcharchitecture #arssacra #architecture #visitlondon #igers_london #thisislondon #loveslondon #wundrouslondon #london4all #loves_united_london #toplondonphoto #londonguru #england #ig_england #visitengland #streetcaptures #streetphotography #britain #visitbritain #explorebritain #loves_united_kingdom #total_united_kingdom #british_mania__
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Fool your friends into thinking you visited Oxford for the day by visiting the (much closer) Inner Temple. A warren of Georgian buildings and neatly-kept gardens, it’s best enjoyed on a weekday afternoon when all those pesky people who actually work there…are at work. FIND OUT MORE
St. Mary Undercroft | Westminster
View this post on Instagram St Mary's Undercroft, Houses of Parliament, London. #parliament #westminsterhall #stmarysundercroft #westminster #chapel #lords #commons #houseoflords #houseofcommonsA post shared by justcalledchris (@justcalledchris) on Apr 23, 2015 at 11:16am PDT
St Mary's Undercroft, Houses of Parliament, London. #parliament #westminsterhall #stmarysundercroft #westminster #chapel #lords #commons #houseoflords #houseofcommons
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Finally, you have an answer to the age-old question, “where can I find a clandestine, gilded chapel hidden within the Houses of Parliament that’s rumoured to have once been used as Oliver Cromwell’s stables?” Hint: it’s this place. FIND OUT MORE
Shad Thames | Tower Bridge
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Once the largest warehouse complex in London, the regenerated buildings here still bear the names – and according to urban legend, a vague aroma – of the goods once stored in them. Which is nice for Cinnamon Court, and less nice for Pickle Herring Street. FIND OUT MORE
Crossness Pumping Station | Abbey Wood
View this post on Instagram This beautiful building is the Victorian #Crossness Pumping Station. Myself and Papa Watson travelled across #London today for their open day. Just look at the fabulous elaborate ironwork and we were treated to Prince Consort, the main engine, being in steam. . . #ThisIsLondon #ILoveLondon #TimeOutLondon #VisitLondon #igerslondon #passionpassport #photooftheday #LondonByLondoners #urbanexplorer #atlasobscura #EnglishHeritage #architecturegram #mytinyatlaslondon #unseenlondon #londoncityworldA post shared by Watson’s Wanderlust (@watsonontour) on Aug 20, 2017 at 10:32am PDT
This beautiful building is the Victorian #Crossness Pumping Station. Myself and Papa Watson travelled across #London today for their open day. Just look at the fabulous elaborate ironwork and we were treated to Prince Consort, the main engine, being in steam. . . #ThisIsLondon #ILoveLondon #TimeOutLondon #VisitLondon #igerslondon #passionpassport #photooftheday #LondonByLondoners #urbanexplorer #atlasobscura #EnglishHeritage #architecturegram #mytinyatlaslondon #unseenlondon #londoncityworld
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A Victorian industrial cathedral, the Crossness Pumping Station once helped to eradicate cholera from the city’s water system – and today houses a museum of particularly noteworthy toilets through the ages. FIND OUT MORE
Bascule Chambers | Tower Bridge
View this post on Instagram The Deep #SouthBasculeChamber #BasculeChamber #TowerBridge #BelowTheThames @totallythames #Victorian #Engineering #Squished #thames #bridge #river #londonA post shared by Alasdair (@alasdaircmelrose) on Sep 27, 2016 at 9:57am PDT
The Deep #SouthBasculeChamber #BasculeChamber #TowerBridge #BelowTheThames @totallythames #Victorian #Engineering #Squished #thames #bridge #river #london
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Hidden beneath the Thames are these vast chambers containing the machinery that raises the roads on Tower Bridge. And when they’re not in action, they also provide a pretty unusual space for concerts and art installations… FIND OUT MORE
The Thames Barrier | Silvertown
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The Thames Barrier is essentially a huge dam that can be raised to protect London from flooding during tidal surges. And if you didn’t pay attention to any of that, it also looks really cool. FIND OUT MORE
House Mill | Lea Valley
View this post on Instagram London’s oldest surviving tidal mill and the largest in the world dating from 1776. #housemill #threemillisland #london #eastlondon #riverlea #architectureA post shared by Technical Design Lead (@tristankellyarc) on Jul 20, 2017 at 1:42am PDT
London’s oldest surviving tidal mill and the largest in the world dating from 1776. #housemill #threemillisland #london #eastlondon #riverlea #architecture
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A Grade I listed, 18th century mill, the House Mill now plays host to the occasional gin tasting, concerts and exhibitions – and hopes in future to generate hydroelectric power. Yep, the tides are certainly turning. FIND OUT MORE
Duck Island Cottage | St James’s Park
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Duck Island Cottage has – throughout its 176 year history – been a bird refuge, confiscated bicycle store, and a park keeper’s house. Nowadays it’s the headquarters of the London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust – but it’s no less adorable. FIND OUT MORE
Fitzrovia Chapel | Fitzrovia
View this post on Instagram We're hiring! A development consultant to help secure our future http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=approvejobs&ne_post_id=195819 #job #charity #london #jobsearch #jobs #jobshiring #fundraising #fundraisers #charityjobs #churchA post shared by Fitzrovia Chapel (@fitzroviachapel) on Apr 28, 2017 at 9:13am PDT
We're hiring! A development consultant to help secure our future http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=approvejobs&ne_post_id=195819 #job #charity #london #jobsearch #jobs #jobshiring #fundraising #fundraisers #charityjobs #church
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Despite sporting the most ostentatious of gold mosaic tiled interiors, the Fitzrovia Chapel is a genuinely well-hidden secret, bang in the centre of London. Built for the staff of the Middlesex Hospital that once surrounded it, it’s now a secular space for weddings, concerts, and going “ooh” at. FIND OUT MORE
Wimbledon Windmill | Wimbledon
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Just your average suburban skyline, complete with chimneypots, TV aerials, and a 200 year old windmill. FIND OUT MORE
St Dunstan-in-the-East | The City
View this post on Instagram Did a little city walk today #london #city #church #kirche #ruine #urlaub #holiday #trees #wonderful #quiet #peaceful #geocaching #saintdunstanintheeast #garden #history #geocache #sun #landscapeA post shared by Petra R (@___newborn) on Nov 13, 2017 at 10:34am PST
Did a little city walk today #london #city #church #kirche #ruine #urlaub #holiday #trees #wonderful #quiet #peaceful #geocaching #saintdunstanintheeast #garden #history #geocache #sun #landscape
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St. Dunstan has been nestled here since 1100AD, and despite taking heavy hits from both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz (plus some additions by some chap Wren in the interim), the intrusions have only added to its run-down charm. It was converted to a public garden in the late 60s, and remains one of the most scenic places to enjoy an M&S meal deal. FIND OUT MORE
Petersham Nurseries | Richmond
View this post on Instagram Sunday lunch in the leafy garden at the beautiful #PetershamNurseries in Richmond with its fabulous collection of individual furniture and fresh flowers on every table. @petershamnurseries #Richmond #LondonA post shared by Craig Markham (@craigamarkham) on Aug 28, 2017 at 1:22am PDT
Sunday lunch in the leafy garden at the beautiful #PetershamNurseries in Richmond with its fabulous collection of individual furniture and fresh flowers on every table. @petershamnurseries #Richmond #London
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Not wanting to drop the ball after gaining a Michelin star under Skye Gyngell’s reign, Petersham Nurseries have since bussed in former Hix Soho head chef Damian Clisby, who plates up simple modern Italian fare to diners in a suitably Tuscan-styled greenhouse, kitted out with mismatched cutlery, antique furniture, and swathes of greenery. FIND OUT MORE
Richmond Park | Richmond
View this post on Instagram London's Richmond Park is so incredibly beautiful. The earth is covered by a carpet of tall green grass and red bramble, which shines like vermillion in the sunlight. Wind kicks through the trees and incites every branch to dance, showering sprinkles of leaves over everything beneath the canopy. Fallow deer roam the grass on their own time, and magnificent stags lounge lackadaisically amongst the brush, waving their antlers about gloriously as they shake insects from the flaps of their ears. As the wind blows through, those dancing antlers are nearly impossible to distinguish from the rippling brush, and the whole land has the wonderful impression of a single heartbeat. . . . . #earth #wanderlust #wanderer #explorer #earth_escape #theglobewanderer #aestheticshots #agameoftones #instagood #destinationearth #roamtheplanet #welivetoexplore #passionpassport #livetoexplore #seetheworld #natgeoyourshot #traveltheworld #discoverearth #wildlifephotography #canonphotos #beautifulearth #canon #natgeotravel #lifeofadventure #england #richmondpark #natgeowild #naturephotography #naturelover #artofvisualsA post shared by Joshua (@juus_goose) on Nov 16, 2017 at 12:14pm PST
London's Richmond Park is so incredibly beautiful. The earth is covered by a carpet of tall green grass and red bramble, which shines like vermillion in the sunlight. Wind kicks through the trees and incites every branch to dance, showering sprinkles of leaves over everything beneath the canopy. Fallow deer roam the grass on their own time, and magnificent stags lounge lackadaisically amongst the brush, waving their antlers about gloriously as they shake insects from the flaps of their ears. As the wind blows through, those dancing antlers are nearly impossible to distinguish from the rippling brush, and the whole land has the wonderful impression of a single heartbeat. . . . . #earth #wanderlust #wanderer #explorer #earth_escape #theglobewanderer #aestheticshots #agameoftones #instagood #destinationearth #roamtheplanet #welivetoexplore #passionpassport #livetoexplore #seetheworld #natgeoyourshot #traveltheworld #discoverearth #wildlifephotography #canonphotos #beautifulearth #canon #natgeotravel #lifeofadventure #england #richmondpark #natgeowild #naturephotography #naturelover #artofvisuals
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Deer have been roaming freely in Richmond Park since Charles I moved his court here to escape the Plague.
It wasn’t popular with the locals, but that’s bucking the trend for you.
Nowadays, however, it’s incredibly popular with locals (and visitors from further afield), thanks in no small part to its dramatic, wild landscape covering 2500 acres. FIND OUT MORE
Crossrail Place Roof Garden | Canary Wharf
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This secret, enclosed garden on the roof of Crossrail place is filled with plants from around the world, in honour of the international ships that used to trade in the docks below. Although since 2004 it has been illegal to import potatoes which are suspected to be of Polish origin, so don’t expect any of those. FIND OUT MORE
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