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Trafalgar Square in London during April 2020 lockdown
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London In Lockdown: A Photo Diary

  • May 26, 2020
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Last Updated on September 15, 2020 by Ella

Ever wanted to know what London looks like with absolutely nobody around?

Me too.

Every time I struggled past selfie-stick carrying tourists on my way home from work, or tried to push my way past them when I was trying to enjoy a jog, I wished they would all just go away.

And one day, they did.

Now, I’m desperate for the tourists to come back, as it’ll be a sign things are over – that everything is normal again. But until then, with a deep gratitude for the fact that ‘lockdown’ in the UK doesn’t stop us from getting outdoor exercise, I laced up my trainers to head out on a run, passing some of the most famous tourist attractions in this great city. I wouldn’t believe it until I saw with my own eyes that there were no tourists at the gates of Buckingham Palace, or swarming Shakespeare’s Globe.

It really was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience my city as a complete ghost town. I wanted to bring you guys along, for a bit of #armchairtravel.

This was the most nonsensical running route ever, and involved a lot of back and forth as I remembered yet another tourist attraction I hadn’t checked out! I covered 7 miles for this post, and was absolutely shattered afterwards! It was a good way to have a productive jog though.

Stop 1 – Shakespeare’s Globe and Southbank

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, England
Artwork at the Globe Theatre in London England, April 2020
Exterior of the Globe Theatre in London, April 2020
Bankside beach in London during the lockdown in April 2020
Bankside book market in London, England during the lockdown of April 2020

Stop 2 – Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square in London during April 2020 lockdown
Fountains in Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London

Stop 3 – Buckingham Palace and St James’ Park

Buckingham Palace during the April 2020 lockdown
Buckingham Palace during the April 2020 lockdown
St James' Park in London, England
Daffodils in St James' Park, London, England
Flowers in St James' Park, London, England
St James' Park in London, England in April 2020

Stop 4 – Houses of Parliament and London Eye

London Eye during April 2020 lockdown
Bridge across the Thames in London, England
The London Eye during the April 2020 lockdown.
London Eye during lockdown April 2020
Houses of Parliament in London, England, in April 2020

Stop 5 – St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral from Millenium Bridge, London
St Paul's Cathedral, London, during lockdown in April 2020

This was just a short one from me today, but I hoped you enjoyed coming along with me to discover deserted London! I’m really hoping to be able to get back to enjoying London’s many amazing tourist attractions soon, but for now I’m just trying to enjoy how tranquil the city is.

What have you been doing in lockdown?

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