My favourite thing about living in London has got be the way it constantly surprises you. Each area is a mini city with a distinct look and feel that’s constantly evolving. My job as a photographer is to capture that fleeting moment in time before the next thing comes along. In my latest ‘Things To Do’ post I explore Somerset House and Tower Bridge with my fellow partner in crime - Krissy D.

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Somerset House

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Somerset House is a large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The location has been used for a number of Hollywood blockbusters such as James Bond and Sherlock Holmes while up until recently the street style for London Fashion Week was done around the area.

Relating back to the theme of surprises, Somerset House is home to one of the worlds most famous staircases - The Nelson Stair. The Nelson Stair was designed by Sir William Chambers and sweeps over six floors in the southern part of Somerset House. It's hard not to find the entire design truly beautiful and one that has stood the test of time considering it was originally built in 1789.

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Tower Bridge

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I've lived next to Tower Bridge for the best part of a year now so it came as a huge surprise to find out that it's open to the public. Not only that but there's a see through floor you can walk on which is ideal if you want to get over your fear of heights. Worth noting that The Shard, Borough Market, Shad Thames, Tower of London as well as Port of London Authority Building are all within walking distance so make sure to plan your trip accordingly.

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Should you choose to visit Tower Bridge you can learn more about its history and catch some amazing views over the city. If you're into engineering you can also visit the old engine rooms, with the original steam engines and find out how witchcraft raises the bascules over 1,000 a year without breaking.

I talked about Tower Bridge in one of my previous lookbooks as for me it's more than an iconic London landmark. It's a reminder that you have to keep fighting for what you believe in. The bridge received a lot of criticism when it was constructed back in 1894 which only goes to show that no matter how good the work, you'll always have your critics.

If you visit Tower Bridge make sure to explore the districts of Tower Hamlets (north side) and Southwark (south side) in their entirety as you never know what our capital may have in store for you.

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There's a famous saying in Eastern Europe that goes "the only thing that’s free is cheese in a mousetrap". Although I understand the sentiment I would have to disagree as some of my most treasured memories didn’t cost a penny. I hope you’ve been enjoying my ‘Things To Do’ series so here are a few more ideas that may inspire you and not break the bank.

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Tate Britain

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Tate Britain (also known as National Gallery of British Art and the Tate Gallery) is an art museum on Millbank in London. It is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern (below), Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. Tate Britain houses a permanent collection of historic British art, including original paintings by the likes of William Blake and J. M. W. Turner.

The doors are always open to the public and with exhibitions curated every month I would say Tate Britain is a must visit. Visiting a gallery can be one of the best ways to get creatively unstuck as seeing a beautiful piece of art might just be the inspiration you need to create one of your own.

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Tate Modern

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The sister museum to Tate Britain is our very own Tate Modern. Tate Modern is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the world. It houses the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day as well as international and contemporary art.

Based in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Borough of Southwark, Tate Modern has been home to some truly unique installations because of it’s industrial size. ‘The Weather Project’ by Ólafur Elíasson and ‘EMBANKMENT‘ by Rachel Whiteread are forever engrained in my memory because of the way they utilised the space on offer.

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St James's Park

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In my photography journal from Rome I talked about the importance of a good walk and that having one can really set you up for the day ahead. If the chance arises take a stroll through a park, appreciate the fresh air (it’s a luxury in London!) and try to switch off. When was the last time you picked up a book and had some me-time? If the answer is “I don’t remember” then you know what you gotta do.

St James's park stretches for 23 hectares and is a perfect place to waste an afternoon. You’re also walking distance from Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Big Ben so make sure to brush up on your history if you’re feeling restless.

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We keep telling ourselves “So much to do, so little time” but is that really true? There’s only so much one can accomplish before feeling drained or dejected by the possibility of another busy day. Living in a huge city such as London or New York may mean infinite possibilities as cool things are only few stops away but without careful planning a day can be over before it’s even begun. This is why we’ve put together a handy list of things to do next time you’re feeling restless.

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The British Library

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Right next to Kings Cross station we have the jaw dropping British Library. As you enter the building you may be overwhelmed by the sheer size of the wall of books on display. It really puts the wealth of human knowledge into perspective while giving you a little motivational punch. Next time you’re struggling to complete that essay come here and try to imagine the millions of hours of hard work that were dedicated by students and academics to make it all possible.

Might sound geeky but a library is a great place to go if you need to be productive. There’s little to distract you while the quiet atmosphere ensures you keep your head down. Motivation and creativity tend to come in bursts so make sure you’re in the right environment to take advantage of this.

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Stanley Kubrick Exhibition

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Expand your mind by visiting a gallery, exhibition or open space. A well designed exhibition will allow you to step inside the mind of the curator and hopefully learn more about the subject at hand. On this occasion Krissy from Interlaced and I went to the ‘Dreaming Kubrick’ exhibition which was curated by Mo’Wax and UNKLE founder, artist and musician James Lavelle.

The exhibition featured a host of contemporary artists, film makers and musicians showcasing works inspired by Stanley Kubrick. Even though he passed away over 15 years ago it's amazing to see the influence his films have had on so many aspects of our daily lives. If you're sitting there right now thinking about a new film to watch then 'Dr Strangelove' gets my vote. Seriously, give it a watch. You won't regret it.

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Home Sweet Home

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They say "home is where the wifi is" and sometimes there's nothing better than putting your feet up after a long day at work, grabbing a glass of red, playing some online bingo on trustworthy sites like Luckypantsbingo.com or watching your favourite series.

Cleaning your home has also been proven to reduce stress so the next time you're feeling overwhelmed put on your favourite album and minimise. You'll be surprised how little stuff you actually use day to day.

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