London from the Air Collection (page 3)

The Shard and Tower Bridge 27662_029
The Shard, Southwark, London. Designed by architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2012. Detail with Tower Bridge beyond, photographed in May 2013

The Walkie-Talkie 27662_025
20 Fenchurch Street, City of London. Popularly known as The Walkie-Talkie. Designed by Rafael Vinoly and completed in 2014. Photographed in May 2013

Lloyds Building 27662_024
1 Lime Street, City of London. The Lloyds Building was designed by Richard Rogers and completed in 1986. It was Listed in 2011. Photographed in May 2013

Tall buildings 27662_018
A cluster of tall buildings in the City of London. View from the Heron Tower to the Shard in Southwark. Photographed in May 2013

The Cheese Grater 27662_010
122 Leadenhall Street, City of London. Amongst a cluster of other tall buildings in the City is this one popularly known as the Cheese Grater

Golders Green Catholic Church 27661_017
St Edward the Confessors Church, Golders Green, London. Roman Catholic Church built in 1915. Photographed in May 2013

Tower of London 27663_018
Tower of London, Tower Hamlets, London. The medieval centre of royal power in London. Photographed in May 2013

Tower of London 27663_009
The White Tower, Tower of London, Tower Hamlets, London. Norman centrepiece of William the Conquerors castle in London. Photographed in May 2013

Tower Bridge 27663_004
Tower Bridge, Tower Hamlets, London. Built between1886 and 1894 in Victorian Gothic style. Photographed in May 2013

Greenwich 27532_045
Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London. Originally founded as a hospital for seamen in the 1690s, its architects include Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor and John Vanbrugh

Greenwich 27532_044
Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London. Originally founded as a hospital for seamen in the 1690s, its architects include Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor and John Vanbrugh

Rangers House 27532_027
Rangers House, Blackheath, London. Brick-built Georgian mansion on the edge of Greenwich Park. It is now in the care of English Heritage. Photographed in September 2012

Rangers House 27532_026
Rangers House, Blackheath, London. Brick-built Georgian mansion on the edge of Greenwich Park. It is now in the care of English Heritage. Photographed in September 2012

Southwark Cathedral 27662_049
Southwark Cathedral, London. The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie on the south bank of the River Thames. Seat of the Anglican diocese of Southwark

Southwark Cathedral 27662_046
Southwark Cathedral, London. The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie on the south bank of the River Thames. Seat of the Anglican diocese of Southwark

Southwark Cathedral 27662_043
Southwark Cathedral, London. The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie on the south bank of the River Thames. Seat of the Anglican diocese of Southwark

Earls Court 27540_033
Earls Court Exhibiton Centre, Old Brompton Road, London. The main exhibition hall has been a prime location for events since it was constructed in 1937. The site is now undergoing redevelopment

Television Centre 27540_021
BBC Television Centre, White City London. Purpose built in 1960 as the headquarters of BBC Television. It formally closed in 2013 and is due for redevelopment. Photographed in September 2012

Television Centre 27540_017
BBC Television Centre, White City London. Purpose built in 1960 as the headquarters of BBC Television. It formally closed in 2013 and is due for redevelopment. Photographed in September 2012

Millennium Dome 18795_22
Millennium Dome, Greenwich, London. An aerial view of the Millennium Dome situated on a former gas works site by the River Thames

British Museum 18794_09
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. An aerial view of the British Museum in Russell Square. It was built in a Classical style to the designs of Sir Robert Smirke to house

Finsbury 21765_01
Finsbury, City of London. This picture was taken over Finsbury looking south-east to the square mile of the City. The large rectangular building with the green roof in the centre of the picture is

The Strand 21760_11
The Strand and The Embankment, Westminster, London. In the centre of this aerial photograph is Shell-Mex House, part of which was once the Cecil Hotel

Catford House CVS01_01_060
An aerial view of Catford House, Catford Hill, Lewisham and the surrounding streets. Balloon photograph taken from 1900 feet between 1885 and 1887

Stamford Hill CVS01_01_054
Stonebridge Road, Stamford Hill and Seven Sisters Curve (part of the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway), Haringey, Greater London

Crystal Palace CVS01_01_026
Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Greater London, taken from 2000 feet. Tethered balloon flights were regularly undertaken at Crystal Palace

Great West Way EPR002624
Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex. A steam train crosses a railway bridge over the Great West Way. The Pyrene Building (centre left), built 1928 by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners

Heston Airport EPR001299
Heston Aerodrome, Hounslow, London. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Heston operated as an airport between 1929 and 1947. February 1936. Aerofilms Collection

East India Docks EPR003338
East India Docks, London. The docks and surrounding warehouses with freighters loading and unloading. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. July 1937

Anti aircraft battery 27947_021
Chadwell Heath, Greater London. Aerial view of the remains of a heavy anti aircraft battery from the second world war. TQ4889/65

Kew Gardens EPW001671
KEW GARDENS, London. Aerial view of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Thames Barrier, London 24455_021
THAMES BARRIER, Woolwich Reach, London. Aerial view. A flood control structure built between 1974 and 1984 to help protect London from flooding

Royal Hospital Chelsea 24411_003
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA, London. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1683 by Charles II as a provision for old or injured soldiers, on the model of the Invalides in Paris (which was founded in 1670)

Lee Valley Park 24398_039
LEE VALLEY PARK, London. An aerial view from August 2006 showing part of Lee Valley Park, which follows the course of the Rive Lee from Hertfordshire to the Thames in the heart of London

Battersea Power Station & Gasworks 24411_018
BATTERSEA POWER STATION AND GASWORKS, London. Aerial view looking north

London Aerodrome in 1919 EPW000009
LONDON AERODROME, Hendon. Aerial photograph taken in September 1919 showing the London Country Club (formerly the London Flying Club)

The Albert Memorial N070978
THE ALBERT MEMORIAL, London. Aerial view

St Pauls Cathedral N060938
ST PAULs CATHEDRAL, London. An aerial view of Sir Christopher Wrens St Pauls surrounded by the City landscape

Westminster Abbey N060937
WESTMINSTER ABBEY, London. An aerial view of the west elevation

Finsbury Circus, London 24449_011
FINSBURY CIRCUS, London. Aerial view of the circus surrounded by the City landscape

Heathrow airport 24435_002
HEATHROW AIRPORT, Middlesex. An aerial view of London Heathrow airport showing the service area with Boeing 747s and concorde. Photographed September, 2006

The Millennium Bridge 24422_020
THE MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, London. An aerial view looking down on the pedestrian walkway with people crossing the River Thames between the City and Southwark

Millennium Bridge and St Pauls 24433_021
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE, London. An aerial view of the bridge and St Pauls Cathedral. The pedestrian walkway connects the City and Southwark across the River Thames

Trafalgar Square & The National Gallery 24430_037
TRAFALGAR SQUARE, London. An aerial view of the square showing Nelsons Column and The National Gallery

Palace of Westminster 24415_009
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, London. Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament and the River Thames

The London Eye 24415_008
THE LONDON EYE, London. Aerial view showing a section of the wheel with the River Thames below

Smithfield Market 21765_08
SMITHFIELD MARKET, London. Aerial view. The Metropolitan Meat and Poultry Market was built in 1868, although there has been a meat market near here since the Middle Ages

Tower Bridge 21766_11
TOWER BRIDGE, London. Aerial view

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