Through the Backstreets, and Down to the River

[peteste]

I thought I'd share shots I've taken in the last few days as I have found myself wandering around the colourful backstreets of Soho, and down by the river, where things are a great deal calmer

"secret garden" sign

Old Father Time holding up a lamppost

A sphinx down on the Thames (the cloud formation behind her makes it look like she's breathing out...)

[PippaM]

These are great. I live in London and don't know where any of these places can be found - I love that about London so full of little pockets and mysteries! I especially like teh Sphinx.
PippaM

[peteste]

Well the sphinx and unusual lamp-posts can be found along the Embankment between Embankment and Temple tube stations - that's where Cleopatra's Needle can be found (which is also in the photo album ) The other one is a little secret garden just around the back of Centrepoint would you believe!