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

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

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?

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

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

Going quackers

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!

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

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

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