OctogenPics- Mostly London

OctogenPics- Mostly London I'm an 85-year-old Londoner with a love for walking and capturing the beauty of this incredible city. I hope I encourage others to look.

From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, my photos showcase the charm, history, and surprises of London through my eyes.

While I was away from London, I spent most of my time in Bath catching up on jobs around the house, doing a bit of garde...
26/07/2026

While I was away from London, I spent most of my time in Bath catching up on jobs around the house, doing a bit of gardening, and, of course, relaxing in the gazebo with a glass (or two!) of wine. 🍷🌿

Nellie made sure I was up nice and early each morning for our walks before the heat became too much. We were lucky to have such a lovely place to explore. What used to be the Council's golf approach course is now run by a private company and offers Football Golf as well as a full 18-hole golf course. Best of all, it's also a fantastic spot for dog walking, so Nellie was in her element! 🐶

25/07/2026

I'm back in London, but I'm afraid it will be Sainsbury's at 11am tomorrow as I need to eat. Hope to catch up soon.

19/07/2026

I'm afraid that the last posting of Battersea Park will be my last for a few days as I have other things to do. Keep watching!

Happy Friday! I started the day with an early walk to Battersea Park. There were plenty of dedicated fitness enthusiasts...
19/07/2026

Happy Friday! I started the day with an early walk to Battersea Park. There were plenty of dedicated fitness enthusiasts already hard at work!

Apologies for the slightly out-of-focus photo of the Peace Pagoda—my camera has a mind of its own sometimes. 😊

The Fountain Lake is a lovely reminder of the Festival of Britain in 1951. It brought back happy memories, as I visited the Pleasure Gardens there as a child when my parents and I came up from Bath on a coach trip.

The Old English Garden is always one of my favourite spots. It’s such a shame that dogs aren’t allowed, so Nellie can’t enjoy it when she comes to visit.

I’ve often said that if I ever won the Euromillions jackpot, one of the first things I’d do would be to fund the restoration of the beautiful rocky cascade to its former glory!

I finished my walk by crossing Chelsea Bridge towards home in Pimlico. Along the way I passed Peabody Close, originally built to provide homes for railway workers' families, caught a glimpse of the Art Deco clock tower of the former Imperial Airways Terminal on Buckingham Palace Road, and ended at Glastonbury House, Westminster City Council supported housing for around 200 older residents, built in the 1970s.

A lovely morning with a mix of history, memories, and some of London's beautiful green spaces. 🌳🚶‍♂️📸

Here's the second part of my Wednesday walk around Wapping.This time I carried on to Hermitage Basin and Spirit Quay. It...
18/07/2026

Here's the second part of my Wednesday walk around Wapping.

This time I carried on to Hermitage Basin and Spirit Quay. It really does look like a lovely place to live—especially if you're part of the local swan family! 🦢

I also came across a fine bust of John Rennie (1761–1821), the Scottish civil engineer responsible for designing many bridges, canals, docks and warehouses, as well as pioneering the use of structural cast iron.

If you're able to zoom in on the information board outside Turner's Old Star, it's well worth a read. It gives some fascinating history about the famous painter, J.M.W. Turner.

On Wednesday morning, I enjoyed a walk from Tower Hill to Wapping via Tower Embankment and St Katharine's Docks. 😊There ...
17/07/2026

On Wednesday morning, I enjoyed a walk from Tower Hill to Wapping via Tower Embankment and St Katharine's Docks. 😊

There may be a few repeat photos, but this area is packed with history and always worth another look. I spent some time around the maritime memorials on Tower Hill, and I can never resist taking another photo of the beautiful copper spire of All Hallows by the Tower.

It's also great to see how the old warehouses at St Katharine Docks and Wapping have been so well preserved and given a new lease of life.

I'll share the rest of the photos tomorrow!

I'd been planning a walk around Harlesden and Acton on Tuesday, so I caught the train to Willesden Junction before setti...
16/07/2026

I'd been planning a walk around Harlesden and Acton on Tuesday, so I caught the train to Willesden Junction before setting off on foot towards Harlesden. I have to admit it wasn't the most exciting place I've visited, so before long I decided to change my plans!

A bus heading for Acton appeared at just the right moment, so I hopped aboard and enjoyed the ride to Acton High Street. The photo of the Fisherman's Arms was taken through the bus window, so please excuse the quality.

Acton turned out to be much more interesting, and I even found something worth photographing at the local Morrisons! After my wander there was still about a half-mile walk to Acton Town Station for the journey home.

Finally, congratulations to the station staff at Acton Town – the colourful floral displays on the station were a lovely surprise and a great way to end the day. 🌸🚇

On Monday I took the train to Sydenham Hill. After tackling the long flight of stairs and the steep path up from the sta...
15/07/2026

On Monday I took the train to Sydenham Hill. After tackling the long flight of stairs and the steep path up from the station, I was already beginning to feel the effects of the heatwave.

After a brief wander around the station area, I decided to pick up the Green Chain Walk. That turned out to be a big mistake! The path was incredibly steep and seemed to go on forever. Around every bend I expected it to level out, but it just kept climbing higher and higher.

By the time I finally reached the Wood House Pub, I was completely exhausted. Rather than continue, I sensibly decided to catch a bus and begin my journey home.

Despite the heat and the challenging climb, I still managed to take a few photos along the way, which I'll share with you here.

On Sunday, I made a trip to EE on Oxford Street to get some help setting up my new phone. While I was there, I couldn't ...
14/07/2026

On Sunday, I made a trip to EE on Oxford Street to get some help setting up my new phone. While I was there, I couldn't resist taking a stroll around Marylebone, where I used to live.

The first photo shows the new Elephant building, which stands where the old Debenhams store used to be. It was lovely to see that two of Marylebone Lane's long-standing shops are still going strong – Pentons Hardware & Tools (established in 1841) and Paul Rothe Delicatessen (since 1900).

The house covered in Virginia Creeper on Bulstrode Street was my very first home in London, so it brought back lots of happy memories. The Sunday market was bustling with people, as always.

After my walk to Baker Street, I hopped on a bus home. A lovely trip down memory lane! 😊

Started Saturday with an early morning walk around Brixton. It was lovely to see the area coming to life, and by 8:30 th...
13/07/2026

Started Saturday with an early morning walk around Brixton. It was lovely to see the area coming to life, and by 8:30 the market traders were busy setting up their stalls. I imagine Bon Marché must have been quite an upmarket department store in its heyday.

The walk itself was really enjoyable, with plenty of good photo opportunities. Unfortunately, the day took a turn when I got home and realised my phone had disappeared from my pocket! Using "Find My Phone" showed it was somewhere near Electric Avenue in Brixton, but I wasn't able to get it back.

The rest of the day was a bit of a whirlwind—sorting everything out, buying a replacement phone, and then setting it all up again. Not exactly how I'd planned to spend my Saturday... pure purgatory! 😄

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