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Part 3 (and last) from my photowalk was a visit to Canary Wharf. There is a collection of art around the area that is in public spaces (more info here  https://canarywharf.com/arts-events/art-on-the-estate/  ) Plus the iconic sky scrapers mostly inhabited by large banking organisations. The area was very well kept and a great place to eat and chill out.
Part 2 of my photowalk of London on the 21st September 2019 My next destination was Millennium Mill in E6, This mill has been derelict for many years and has been the backdrop for many TV series and music videos. The site is huge and currently having enabling work carried out to be converted into office space for startup business's. There will also been approx 3000 apartments built in the grounds. Details of the project can be found here  http://www.rhodar.co.uk/news/video-case-study-asbestos-removal-at-millennium-mills The visit was made possible by the the open house London event (details here  https://openhouselondon.open-city.org.uk/listings/8218  ) where buildings all over London are open for the weekend. The host for this event was Paul Talling who is an author of many books about derelict London and walking tour guide. His website can be found here  https://www.derelictlondon.com/ Was a great visit to the site even with the 15 sets of steps to get to t...
Part 1 from my Photowalk day in London on Saturday 21st September 2019. First stop was the City area of London where I visited the Bank of England with Natwest HQ,  Mansion house and Leadenhall Market representing the old part of the city then I moved on to the modern buildings such as The Leadenhall building otherwise known as the cheese grater, St Marys axe (the Guerkin) and the walkie talkie building. It was a perfect day for architecture photography with a beautiful blue sky and sunshine NatWest Building Mansion House Gargoyle in Cornhill Leadenhall Market The Bank of England Interesting building next to Bank station The Cheese Grater (Leadenhall Building) The Gherkin On reflection Llloyds inside out building The Walkie Talkie building with its dramatic curve