Sunday 3 June 2012
News & features published on 3 June 2012
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Weekend in SE1: Sunday 3 June 2012
You'll find pictures of the pageant elsewhere; here are some images that give a flavour of how crowded parts of SE1 were on the big day.
Forum discussions active on 3 June 2012
Tweets on 3 June 2012
RT @riverpageant: A quite incredible view from the London Eye http://t.co/k3q7YOFG
RT @tuppenwaterloo: Photo taken at Falcon Point http://t.co/MCLMsyVO
RT @lucindabassett: #royal #jubilee #pageant #flotilla #queen #duke #princewilliam #princeharry #@ Blackfriars Bridge http://t.co/SNQ6eR7K
Video of pageant finale shot from Butlers Wharf - inc @towerbridge fireworks http://t.co/hcYhcEmx via @petetrainor
RT @WappingLondon: Awesome Tower Bridge firework photo courtesy of @mrjasonsmith Love our local bridge! http://t.co/TNUY9mFp
The @riverpageant in 40 seconds - great @lbc973 timelapse video shot from Albert Embankment's Westminster Tower http://t.co/8amEm9b6
Anti-monarchy protesters booed by Jubilee supporters http://t.co/nSHcUdrL via @itvnews
Artists Paint Queen's Diamond Jubilee From Millennium Bridge - ArtLyst http://t.co/lXLEdigd
The @thamespagent master Adrian Evans said tonight: "a new Canaletto moment was created"
RT @peterjohn6: Inspiring service at Southwark Cathedral to celebrate Diamond Jubilee and dedicate new window.
@peterjohn6 cheers!
RT @cfpatron: Gibraltar flag flown on Lambeth bridge during today's Diamond Jubilee Pageant flotilla http://t.co/ArfSSVlN
RT @MPSinthesky: I98's Spectacular view of the pageant finale from 500ft http://t.co/lqOkpq4i
@chrisigloo glad someone else noticed the ML logo creep. Suppose it made sense to have joint arrangements today but still raises issues.
RT @redmond_tom: My dad dropped his memory card somewhere near southwark bridge today.My mum asked me to ask you all if anyone had seen it.
RT @redspringsmedia: Lambeth Bridge. #jubilee #score! http://t.co/e3skC1nN
RT @NationalTheatre: Here's the video of National Theatre #DiamondJubilee Salute to the Queen with Joey from #WarHorse http://t.co/KitU9nVs
@thomprobert done.
@thomprobert I've got lots more pics of LB taken on a proper camera - can make a selection available. I can email you a link if you want.
Thought this pic by @aido_ was pretty good: http://t.co/NpGrPxyd - cf Canaletto: http://t.co/1SLodLeE
The @lb_Southwark clear-up operation at Bankside http://t.co/2PBWDf2B
Bankside: the aftermath http://t.co/s9g0Bn9U
@thomprobert yes please credit SE1 community website
RT @lb_southwark: Pageant organisers estimate 1.2m people were in central London for the pageant today
5.30 Diamond Jubilee Choral Evensong at Southwark Cathedral + dedication of new stained glass window for Jubilee
London Bridge tube a little earlier http://t.co/Fs1Z0O81
RT @lbc973: The highest view of the #Jubilee River Pageant, from the 54th floor of the Shard - UK's tallest building http://t.co/3n5bRwzp
Now restricting access to London Bridge tube
Network Rail handling of today's London Bridge rehearsal for Olympic queuing system deeply unimpressive
Tooley Street now http://t.co/uKRkCnFc
Lots of police in Tooley Street
RT @SarahModlock: Royal barge under Southwark Bridge #Jubilee http://t.co/U4nczbYu
Could see smoke at London Bridge from end of Tooley Street. Turned out to be @PlatformSE1 BBQ
Ravenous hordes have cleared the shelves at @pret_uk Tooley Street http://t.co/950wiFx7
RT @BBCLondon949: RT @philcparry: Boats heading under Lambeth Bridge for @BBCLondon949 http://t.co/khXX9nC9
RT @aido_: This. Is. Stunning! @ Bankside Pier http://t.co/NpGrPxyd
Rendition of national anthem in Tower Bridge Road not very tuneful
Republic demo Tooley Street http://t.co/RzM8geb8
RT @andytennant: The crowds at the South Bank #jubilee http://t.co/D0lUNCUi
Tooley Street 20 mins ago http://t.co/kcYBosa9
Amazing crowds at Duke Street Hill and Tooley Street.
Bernie Spain Gardens v crowded.
People streaming through Maiden Lane Estate - normally quiet/hidden corner of Bankside
Bankside jammed with people watching screen near Tate. Can't tweet pics - not enough bandwidth.
Huge numbers of people roaming back streets of Bankside trying to get near river
Massive queue to get on to Blackfriars Bridge
RT @stevencheung: Avoid london bridge, its a nightmare, trains late, station is overcrowd, understaffs, passenger are confused & complaining
"Walkways with a view of the river in @CityPolice area now at full capacity, people are now being directed north away from the river."
London Bridge: "Pedestrian access across the bridge is very limited due to stationary pedestrians" via @citypolice email
Latest from @citypolice email: London Bridge "now closed to traffic northbound due to volume of pedestrian activity"
When the Queen passes @southbankcentre she'll receive a message in semaphore. Here's a rehearsal pic: http://t.co/QHEgOHBL
Republic #jubileeprotest in Tooley Street http://t.co/jP9valLh via @RepublicStaff
RT @tim: One nation under the Shard... Just a few people by Blackfriars Bridge #jubilee http://t.co/u40sFrZ1
Looks like our server can't cope with the liveblog traffic, so switching back to Twitter for further @riverpageant updates.
[Live blog] London Bridge Station http://t.co/iSlUz55V
[Live blog] Pupils from SE1's London Nautical School will be in the pageant today http://t.co/n4fvwi7k
@ebase In the office at the moment with telly and radio etc but will be heading out to roam the streets soon!
@1queer1 Yeah sorry - have rebooted now.
[Live blog] Latest advice from Southwark Council http://t.co/bw6LLOvd
@RichardWhale @lb_southwark The council do not own the riverside there; not their responsibility
[Live blog] Latest pic from Tate Modern http://t.co/eZ3SAZlX
RT @nationalrailenq: London Bridge station is currently extremely busy. Passengers may need to queue to get access to the station
RT @lb_southwark: No further riverside access between Tower Bridge and Southwark Bridge on s side due to large crowds. Choose alternatives.
RT @TfLTrafficNews: traffic heading twds Euston on Waterloo Bridge is now being diverted into the underpass. Expect delays.
RT @paddypan: 'The very sharp object on the right.' excellent description of The Shard, thanks Hugh. #bbcjubilee
RT @jonny_b69: tv on Lambeth bridge having problems - currently swiching between French tennis and family fortunes!
[Live blog] Southwark Cathedral diamond jubilee window http://t.co/DKKdfdjb
[Live blog] Southwark Bridge reopened to traffic http://t.co/67vhCoLB
[Live blog] BBC London reports from Lambeth Bridge http://t.co/kvN26aK1
[Live blog] LBC 97.3 reporting 30 minute delays to all... http://t.co/BWHxBBPE
About to start our @riverpageant live blog http://t.co/BXiSBofD
Peal of bells at Southwark Cathedral @southwarkcathed starts 1.30pm
@CharlotteChart I don't disagree, but will you lead the campaign for Mayor of London to lead compulsory purchase of riverside land?
RT @LBC_Dan: My @lbc973 studio 210 metres up @TheShardLondon #jubilee http://t.co/yxTy5OZ4
TfL has actually sent people out to replace the hundreds of misspelt "padgent" traffic notices. http://t.co/ezJuLE4R
@CharlotteChart No, at Butlers Wharf the riverside is not publicly owned, even though it is normally open.
@CharlotteChart To be fair the land there is not public property.
RT @mattjmoney: Jubilations @ London Bridge http://t.co/ohjxCbMj
Jubilee hog roast at @GeorgeInn1677 http://t.co/NuAJiJs9
@lukespillane do you have tickets for Globe? If not I suspect v difficult. Cant be sure tho.
Estate agents to replace recently closed hair salon in St Thomas Street #shardeffect http://t.co/yHgjkhUx
RT @GoldenHinde1: Yes, the ship IS open today, but only until 1pm. Atmosphere is building around Southwark
Big screen at Tower Bridge http://t.co/VAdkJSTI
@mrjamesob @lbc973 here is a pic of Boo's crane at Tower Bridge http://t.co/u8JUDwUZ
Tesco Metro Tooley Street handing out free Queen masks http://t.co/OgN8MawX
HMS Belfast "sounds like a tinny car horn" from level 54 of the Shard, says @lbc _dan
OK magazine giving out free flags in Tooley Street
The Gold TV channel is handing out free cardboard periscopes at London Bridge station
Olympic rehearsal at London Bridge Station nt overly impressive so far http://t.co/NOC2EP6r
RT @pekingspring: Jubilee Shard @ London Bridge http://t.co/F5NJrWNc
Inside the new @boroughmarket hall http://t.co/oJh7Dny7
No access to Stoney Street http://t.co/rFxq5WYS
Shard from Park Street http://t.co/eb9gPKvu
No one else now being let into Bankside area near Vinopolis, Anchor etc. now full. http://t.co/5eWipLOL
http://t.co/DLvFcDeD clink street closed to pedestrians
Big screen outside @tate modern now showing archive film of past royal events http://t.co/NgN0RC1Z
On @lbc973 @mrjamesob has just been speaking to the crane operator at the One Tower Bridge / Potters Fields site who has great view
Blackfriars station south entrance closed http://t.co/WqHuwuj8
Queue for bag search at Blackfriars http://t.co/A75iORZM
Blackfriars Bridge http://t.co/5NOCD8OE
RT @michael_ydw_i: 10am and the Thames is already getting busy. Long live the Queen! @ Waterloo Bridge http://t.co/uGNOwMU3
RT @jonmillsmusic: Man playing golf at London Bridge station... http://t.co/JS1H9YSL
RT @KatyJaneHughes: My view from the top of the London eye ... Shame about the rain http://t.co/wsiofcMK
RT @caroenglish_sky: Crowds gathering at Tower Bridge for #jubilee river pageant #skynews http://t.co/aolLMcV5
RT @JamesMaxLBC: The view from the 14th floor of The Shard @lbc973 http://t.co/19nmfVmm
MT @FirstCC: The South entrance to Blackfriars will be closed during peak periods today to manage crowds for the Jubilee.
RT @cameramanjimITV: Procession of narrowboats sailing under Tower Bridge to join the flotilla. http://t.co/JGVxgDYv
RT @TheTfLForum: Here is a list of bus route changes between 10am and 8pm due to bridge & Road Closures @riverpageant http://t.co/AxQNydvN
RT @lb_southwark: A misty procession of narrow boats heads upriver to the start of the #riverpageant #jubilee http://t.co/nivvCbM1
Bankside this morning http://t.co/YHjH73gg
RT @RichardKing_RJK: Lovely clear skies in London....that's the Shard in the http://t.co/pFFp84sT http://t.co/7PxEkVo6
Mail on Sunday vendors roaming on Bankside - free union jack bowler hat with every copy...
RT @dwese: 7:45am - 7 hours to wait. In the rain. #jubileeweekend #jubilee2012 @ Bankside Pier http://t.co/groJvQEc
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