More London
the More London is part of Southwark, England, United Kingdom.Top photos chosen by u all:
Darth Vader's Helmet
Made by f0rbe5
Actually, this is City Hall, the headquarters of the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London. It stands on the south bank of the River Thames opposite the Tower of London from which this photograph was taken. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002. The building has an unusual bulbous shape, intended to reduce its surface area and thus improve energy efficiency. It has been compared variously to Darth Vader's helmet, a misshapen egg, a human scrotum, a woodlouse or a motorcycle helmet. Mayor Ken Livingstone referred to it as a glass testicle. Its designers reportedly saw the building as a giant sphere hanging over the Thames, but opted for a more conventionally rooted building instead. It has no front or back in conventional terms but derives its shape from a modified sphere. It was constructed on a site formerly occupied by wharves serving the Pool of London. The building does not belong to the GLA but is leased under a 25-year rent. City Hall is not in the City of London, whose headquarters is in the Guildhall north of the Thames. The predecessors of the Greater London Authority, namely the Greater London Council and the London County Council, had their headquarters at County Hall, upstream on the South Bank and now used for other purposes.
Tower of London
Made by Edward B.
As part of The Switched On London festival, part of the Tower of London was lit up red. I got the focus wrong which really annoyed me, but I thought it was still worth uploading. Still looks pretty in Large.
more london in Blue
Made by BigBean
this little corner of London is so otherworldly and strange. But really quite beautiful, too. The light coming down between the buildings, bouncing back and forth between the metal and the glass made for an interesting atmosphere.
Pool of London
Made by f0rbe5
The Tower of London, HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge, with the visiting luxury liner, Seabourn Pride.
Sunset at the Telectroscope
Made by Edward B.
Sun breaking through the clouds over the city.
Nearest places of interest:
| City Walk London Bridge Hotel Potters Fields Headshift | Tower Subway Tunnel Tower Place HMS Belfast Southwark Crown Court |
