Regent's Canal Towpath, Camden, North London

You can walk from the bustling crowds of Camden Lock to the relative tranquility of Primrose Hill by following the towpath alongside Regent's Canal. Along the way you'll pass battered old houseboats, weeping willows and handsome period homes.

Kelly Street, Kentish Town, North London

 

Established in 1848, Kelly Street is famous for its pastel painted houses.

Clerkenwell Green, Central London

 

One of the more charming corners to be found in London's many business districts, Clerkenwell Green is overlooked by the architectural splendour of Old Sessions House and St. James Church.

Soho Hostelries at Christmas, Central London

Close to the Christmas shopping frenzy on Regent Street, the timeworn boozers on and around Carnaby Street are spruced up for the festive season.

Christmas in Covent Garden, Central London

Buskers entertain the festive shoppers and tourists visiting Covent Garden's cobbled and pedestranised plaza.

Christmas Tree at Battersea Power Station, Central London

The towering 40 foot Christmas tree in Malaysia Square at the entrance to Battersea Power Station.

Addington Square, Camberwell, South London

Near Burgess Park, well preserved Addington Square dates from the early nineteenth century.  Developed between 1810 and 1850, the square fell into decline and was close to being demolished in the 1970s. Number 33 (shown above) was occupied in the 1960s by South London gangsters the Richardson brothers, Charlie and Eddie, according to Bridge to Nowhere. 

Venn Street, Clapham, South London

 

A little taste of cafe society in south London, pedestrianised Venn Street is home to Clapham Picture House, live music bar Venn Street Records and a handful of cafes and restaurants. In the summer, leafy foliage and outdoor tables add to the appeal.

Brixton Street Vibes, South London

 

Atlantic Road, Brixton

Highbury Place, Islington, North London

 

Overlooking the greenery of Highbury Fields, Highbury Place is a handsome and well-preserved Georgian terrace, which still has intact cast-iron railings and period lampposts. As it doesn't see much motorised traffic, Highbury Place is also a pleasant place to cycle or walk.

Pitfield Street, East London

Popular with cyclists, Pitfield Street runs north to south and retains some of its old London charm, despite losing a fine old pub - the Hop Pole - back in the eighties.

Shepherdess Walk, Central London

In the trendy neighbourhood of Hoxton, Shepherdess Walk runs down towards City Road. It is home to the Eagle Tavern, which dates from 1820 and features in a verse of the nursery rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel:

Up and down the City Road,

In and out the Eagle,

That's the way the money goes,

Pop! Goes the weasel.

The Strand Meets the Aldwych, Central London

 

A grandiose statue of Gladstone marks the spot where the eastern end of the Strand meets the arc of the Aldwych.

39, 41 and 43 Old Town, Clapham, South London

 

This group of mid-eighteenth century town houses are Grade II listed.  One of them bears a GLC blue plaque noting that the architect John Francis Bentley (1839-1902) lived here.

Trinity Church Square, South London

 

Timeless Trinity Church Square is brought up to date by the presence of a solitary electric bike.

Gypsy Hill, South London

 

Looking down Gypsy Hill from Crystal Palace, in the aftermath of a hail storm. 

Cycling through a Damp Dulwich, South London

 

Sun follows rain leaving Dulwich College glistening in the glare.

Cafe Society, Herne Hill, South London

 

On a sunny Sunday, the outdoor tables of the cafes surrounding Herne Hill's market get pretty busy.

Number 54 Farringdon Street, Central London

 

Handsome Number 54 Farringdon Street, which now houses GiGi's restaurant and bar, is Grade-II listed. Built in the 1860s from Portland Stone, this fine building abuts the Holborn Viaduct, which was built around the same time.

Unilever House, Blackfriars, Central London

Built in 1930 in a neo-classical style, Grade-II listed Unilever House has nine floors, a basement and a sub-basement that can house up to 4,000 staff. It is still the headquarters of Unilever, a consumer goods conglomerate.