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Sunday 26 April 2015

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All of life is here. From beautiful landscapes and architectural shots to candid street portraits and bustling urban scenes, our Flickr community and Instagram crew capture the city's most magical moments.

Check out our favourite photos from the last few days below.

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Veteran

A Chelsea Pensioner (a resident of the retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army in Chelsea, London) at the 70th VE Day celebrations in London.

Photo: Aidan CK, May 9 2015

V for Victory

Spotlights make the V for Victory sign over St. Paul's Cathedral, as seen from Millennium Bridge.

Photo: Chas B, May 9 2015.

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Intergalactic

A sci-fi portal to another dimension? No, it's a new walkway at Crossrail Place in Canary Wharf.

Photo: John Esslinger, May 8 2015.

Flow state

Water rushes down a waterfall in Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, west London.

Photo: Regis Lampert, May 6 2015.

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And that's the way they like it

Chelsea fans in a pub celebrate a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Photo: Pierluigi Mastella Manarini, May 3 2015.

London needs a hero

A toddler dressed as Spider-man peeks over a wall at the Southbank Centre, London.

Photo: Peter Csongedi, May 4 2015.

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And we all float on OK

Barges assemble for the Canalway Cavalcade procession in Little Venice, Maida Vale, west London.

Photo: Eugene Regis, May 3 2015

Two men and a baby

Palace guards at Buckingham Palace, and, in the foreground, the official announcement of the birth of the new royal baby, Princess Charlotte.

Photo: Inga Rasmussen, May 3 2015.

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A tip of the hat

A candid street portrait in Soho, central London.

Photo: Mauro Murgia, May 3 2015.

Peace comes from within

A woman participates in the Buddha's Birthday celebrations in Leicester Square.

Photo: Eddie and Daisy, May 2 2015.

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A long arm and the law

A protestor on the May Day march makes a point.

Photo: Max Gor, May 1 2015.

Mayday, mayday, mayday

Police confront protestors at the Class War Party ‘Reclaim the Beats’ May Day protest, east London.

Photo: chiron3636, May 1 2013.

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New passport season

A bank of three photo booths all in use in Whitechapel, east London.

Photo: Barney Moss, April 27 2015.

The run of the road

Runners in the London Marathon stream past, as seen through the glass walkway of Tower Bridge.

Photo: Real London Photos, April 26 2015.

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Bad skies

Rain clouds gather ominously over the streets of Bermondsey, south London.

Photo: Tatenda Nyamande, April 26 2015.

A wet kiss

A woman paddles in the Trafalgar Square fountains – and kisses a dolphin statue – during the Feast of St. George event.

Photo: Savash Djemal, April 25 2015.

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Protect people, not borders

A crowd protests against EU migration policy in the Mediterranean, heading for a 'die in' outside the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London.

Photo: Jacqueline Lau, April 23 2015.

None more English

As London experiences temperatures of a mere 18C, workers in Broadgate Circle are nonetheless powerless to resist the lure of some spring sunshine.

Photo: Simon Goldsworthy, April 20 2015.

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The Kisstrict line

Two passengers have a sly nose-rub on the District line.

Photo: Rob Pearson-Wright, April 20 2015.

Flower power

Tulips bloom into colour outside Buckingham Palace, the home of the Queen.

Photo: Martyn Lucy, April 19 2015.

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A fine vintage

A lady in a polka-dot dress dismounts her bike during the Tweed Run vintage cycle ride. More photos here.

Photo: Eddy Lawless, April 18 2015.

Watch the poet

Fans watch George the Poet perform at Village Underground, east London.

Photo: Robin Pope, April 13 2015.

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Spring Blossom from Alexandra Palace| Photograph: Adrian Snood

A blooming lovely view

A view of London through spring blossom from Alexandra Palace, north London.

Photo: Adrian Snood, April 11 2015.

Give me strength

A man looks to the heavens on Brick Lane, east London.

Photo: Andrew G Robertson, April 11 2015.

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Battersea blossom

Spring blossom on a sunny day in Battersea Park, south London.

Photo: Marina Imperi, April 11 2015

Double bubble trouble

Children chase bubbles on Bankside.

Photo: Beata Kontos, April 9 2015.

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My deer friends

Two birds enjoy a breather while sat on a deer, in Richmond Park, southwest London.

Photo: Nicky Napkins, April 7 2015.

Final approach

A passenger jet comes into land at London City Airport, as the sun sets behind Canary Wharf.

Photo: Leon Tyler, April 7 2015.

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Strides for days

A group of young men practice free running-type jumps in Vauxhall, London.

Photo: Lamarr Golding, April 5 2015.

Unflappable

As feathers fly during Pillow Fight Day, one participant remains totally serene.

Photo: Roy Sutherland, April 4, 2015.

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