fireworks

Its almost time to light the blue touch paper.

The end of summer marked by a riverine extravaganza

Celebration marks 500 days to go.

The Dulwich Picture Gallery celebrates its 200th birthday on Sunday. England’s first purpose-built public art gallery is celebrating with a free, family day with local food stalls, live music performances, falconry and fireworks.

Andy Powell spotted two basejumpers circling over Southwark amid the New Year fireworks.

After a summer break, our Friday quiz is back, and flashier than ever. Literally. We’ve made ourselves a new Flash interface to better fit the site. (Apologies to iPhone users.) First up, see how much you know about fireworks in London. Let us know how …

Sparklers by yumyumbubblegum There are still plenty of bonfires and firework spectaculars to visit this coming weekend despite Streatham Common and Brockwell Park’s displays being axed in favour of one super Lambeth shebang on Clapham Common. Oh, and the failure of the Ally Pally trustees …

It’s a new dawn, a new day, a new year, and a new decade (and any wiseacre who quips that the ‘Teens’ don’t really begin until 2011 can go to the back of the class). Happy New Year, folks — let’s hope it’s a good …

Jamie McK Look up at BT Tower today and you’ll notice something different. A giant, electronic information band has been installed to help celebrate the 1000 days countdown to the 2012 opening ceremony. The 360 degree LED display is wrapped around the 36th and 37th …

Some shots of fireworks, London approaching midnight and the New Year’s Day Parade, courtesy of our Flickrpool photographers. Thanks to JudyGR, Tyla’75, Buckaroo Kid and Simon-K.