Silence of Big Ben: due to the maintenance of the most famous London landmark, the Great Bell (real name Big Ben) stopped its chimes today for the first time since 1990 and will remain silent for up to 6 weeks.

Regents Park, NW1

Kyoto Garden

Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, W11

Samuel Beckett

painted by Alex Martinez (based on Jane Bown's famous photo)
Blenheim Crescent, off Portobello Road, W11

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7

Monkey @ Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7

Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson @ Proud, Camden Lock, NW1

"Proud", Camden Lock, NW1

Cheshire Cat

Proud (photo gallery & cafe), Camden Lock, NW1

Buckingham Palace, The Forecourt, SW1