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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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