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Following previous threads, I decided to contact the London Mayor's office & and ask as a disabled photographer,if I would be allowed to use a tripod,as I have to use a stick or sticks to get around & find some images impossible to get without support (oh & before anyone asks, yes I am disabled thanks to the nhs & I am the proud holder of a blue badge)..
But back to the subject here is the reply
Thank you for your email to the Mayor regarding photography in London.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) only has responsibility for the management of two public spaces in London, these being Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Garden. Photography is permitted in both of these areas, as long as it is not carried out for commercial purposes, in which case, permission in writing from the GLA is required.
Our Heritage Wardens are instructed to approach photographers with equipment which appears to be "professional" and ask them not to use such equipment to photograph the Square. As you will appreciate, Trafalgar Square is a hugely busy thoroughfare, and when tripods and the like are erected, they can cause problems with public access even if the owner is most careful. The Heritage wardens would be expected to take individual circumstances into account and to look at each situation on a case by case basis.
I cannot, I am afraid, comment with authority on what similar procedures might be in place for other locations within central London, which are managed by the borough councils, although it is to be assumed that they would similarly have to balance the access needs of individuals with wider concerns relating to public safety and access. I would suggest perhaps contacting the borough council(s) for the area(s) you wish to photograph- for example, Westminster, who can be reached on 0207 641 6000. Alternatively, the organisation Film London might be able to offer further advice http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/
I am sorry I am not able to provide you with a more straightforward answer to your question. I am sure you will appreciate that as every space is unique there are multiple factors that must be considered. I do hope you are able to find the information you need and I wish you and your wife a very pleasant stay in London.
Thank you for writing to the Mayor.
With best wishes
Yours sincerely
So any one that owns a professional LOOKING camera will allways have probs....
(& dont say then Nikon - Cannon etc owners will be ok)
But back to the subject here is the reply
Thank you for your email to the Mayor regarding photography in London.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) only has responsibility for the management of two public spaces in London, these being Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Garden. Photography is permitted in both of these areas, as long as it is not carried out for commercial purposes, in which case, permission in writing from the GLA is required.
Our Heritage Wardens are instructed to approach photographers with equipment which appears to be "professional" and ask them not to use such equipment to photograph the Square. As you will appreciate, Trafalgar Square is a hugely busy thoroughfare, and when tripods and the like are erected, they can cause problems with public access even if the owner is most careful. The Heritage wardens would be expected to take individual circumstances into account and to look at each situation on a case by case basis.
I cannot, I am afraid, comment with authority on what similar procedures might be in place for other locations within central London, which are managed by the borough councils, although it is to be assumed that they would similarly have to balance the access needs of individuals with wider concerns relating to public safety and access. I would suggest perhaps contacting the borough council(s) for the area(s) you wish to photograph- for example, Westminster, who can be reached on 0207 641 6000. Alternatively, the organisation Film London might be able to offer further advice http://www.filmlondon.org.uk/
I am sorry I am not able to provide you with a more straightforward answer to your question. I am sure you will appreciate that as every space is unique there are multiple factors that must be considered. I do hope you are able to find the information you need and I wish you and your wife a very pleasant stay in London.
Thank you for writing to the Mayor.
With best wishes
Yours sincerely
So any one that owns a professional LOOKING camera will allways have probs....
(& dont say then Nikon - Cannon etc owners will be ok)
