BBC London's Top Picks: 2024's Stunning Picture of the Day Highlights

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PA Media A woman stroking a white and brindle cat named Larry outside 10 Downing Street.

The “photo of the day” on BBC London’s Facebook and Instagram accounts is among our most cherished features with followers.

Though it occasionally showcases a relevant news item or occurrence, more often it serves merely as an opportunity to display a perspective or unusual aspect of London that many do not normally observe.

As the year draws to a close, we have revisited some of our favorite posts from 2024 to reshare them.

Somewhere above the rainbow

A vibrant rainbow arching over the Tower of London, a castle-like edifice. The heavens remain grey from the rainfall.

15 March: A rainbow above the Tower of London as documented by BBC Weather Watcher contributor Bill25.

Have you ever spotted a giraffe on a bicycle?

A metallic sculpture featuring a rhinoceros, giraffe, lion, monkey, dog, and hare on a tandem bicycle. In the background, London's Tower Bridge can be seen on a cloudy day.

4 April: A creation by artists Gillie & Marc depicting animals riding a bike near Tower Bridge captured by BBC Weather Watcher Monique.

Summer in the metropolis

Reuters A bird's eye image of a June morning in summer highlighting the London Eye, a ferris wheel located on the South Bank, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames.

19 June: A crystal clear morning view featuring the Palace of Westminster, London Eye, and the River Thames.

Going quackers

Reuters A multitude of yellow rubber ducks in the canal at Paddington basin.

25 July: The perfect day for a competition. Rubber ducks drift along the canal in Paddington during the yearly Rubber Duck Race.

Avoid looking down!

PA Media A gentleman in high-visibility attire examines a blue and gold clock face on the Hawksmoor clock tower at Westminster Abbey.

16 September: A professional conducts an evaluation of the stones on the Hawksmoor clock tower at Westminster Abbey during the yearly audit of the Portland stone.

Getting feisty at Downing Street

EPA A lady stroking a white and brindle furred cat named Larry outside 10 Downing Street.

7 October: The Chief Mouser to the Cabinet, Larry the cat, receiving some affection from a staff member of Downing Street as they arrive at their workplace.

Echoing the history of London

St Paul's Cathedral, a white stone edifice surrounded by glass structures reflecting its image.

17 October: Reflections of St Paul’s Cathedral on a crisp autumn day captured by BBC Weather Watcher Flossy.

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