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BBC London's 'picture of the day' 2024 favourites

PA Media A woman petting a white and brindle coloured cat called Larry outside 10 Downing Street. PA Media

The "picture of the day" on BBC London's Facebook and Instagram pages is one of our most popular features with followers.

While it sometimes highlights a topical news story or event, most of the time it's just a chance to show off a view or quirk of London that people don't often get to see.

We've gone back to find some of our favourite posts of 2024 and reshare them as the year comes to an end.

Somewhere over the rainbow

A multicoloured rainbow over the Tower of London, a castle-like structure. The sky is still grey from the rain.

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

Have you ever seen a giraffe riding a bike?

A metallic statue of a rhinoceros, giraffe, lion, monkey, dog and hare on a tandem bicycle. In the background is London's Tower Bridge on a cloudy day.

4 April: A sculpture by artists Gillie & Marc of animals riding a bike near Tower Bridge taken by BBC Weather Watcher Monique.

Summer in the city

Reuters An aerial photo of a June morning in summer featuring the London Eye, a ferris wheel on the South Bank, the Houses of Parliament and the River Thames. Reuters

19 June: An early morning clear-sky view of the Palace of Westminster, London Eye and River Thames.

Going quackers

Reuters A large number of yellow rubber ducks in the canal in the Paddington basin. Reuters

25 July: A quacking good day for a race. Rubber ducks float on the canal in Paddington during the annual Rubber Duck Race.

Don't look down!

PA Media A man in high-visibility wear surveys a blue and gold clock face on the Hawksmoor clock tower at Westminster Abbey.PA Media

16 September: A specialist carries out a survey of the stones on the Hawksmoor clock tower at Westminster Abbey during the annual inspection of the Portland stone.

Getting catty in Downing Street

EPA A woman petting a white and brindle coloured cat called Larry outside 10 Downing Street. EPA

7 October: Chief Mouser to the Cabinet, Larry the cat enjoying some attention from a member of Downing Street staff as they arrive at work.

Reflecting London's history

St Paul's Cathedral, a white stone building surrounding by glass buildings which share its reflection.

17 October: Reflections of St Paul's Cathedral on a clear autumn day as taken by BBC Weather Watcher Flossy.

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