Banning photography in Trafalgar Sq and Parliament Sq
Discussion
http://www.london.gov.uk/consultation/confirmation...
Seems unclear if personal photography is allowed but I suspect they have phrased it that was on purpose so they can choose, depending on the way the wind blows.
Seems unclear if personal photography is allowed but I suspect they have phrased it that was on purpose so they can choose, depending on the way the wind blows.
Pretty sure these restrictions have (effectively at least) been in place for many years. They certainly were when we tried to take shots at Trafalgar Square about 10 yrs ago. Because we were clearly 'professionals' (ie we had our camera on a tripod, it's a dead giveaway) official people with hi-viz jackets came out of nowhere, asked us if we had the proper permissions, and (on learning that we hadn't) told us to cease and desist forthwith. It's purely a money thing.
Blackpuddin said:
Pretty sure these restrictions have (effectively at least) been in place for many years.
This.Especially the point about feeding the flying rats. There was a fuss about this some years back.
Didn't realise you couldn't ride animals across Traffy Square. Perhaps I'd better stop doing that.....
....but the most technically challenging for Trafalgar Square is 3(1)(e) which suggests that if you've been out in the rain you shouldn't hang around while your coat dries. Oh, and a fireman could light a fire in some circumstances - or feed the birds......
In terms of photography, the authorities seem to have tended to use the "don't erect a tripod" rule more on the basis of obstruction than whether it was in pursuit of commercial photography. Which - either way - is their prerogative, sadly.
I had dealings with the Trafalgar Square team at GLA late last year when I was seeking permission to use this image in a magazine feature.
They took a really pragmatic approach and agreed, which was great. Interestingly at several points along the process they stressed that they neither request nor pursue any revenue from the artist as a result of images being used commercially. You pay your shoot fee (or not, as the case may be) and that's the end of it.
If you're taking stills around the square unobtrusively, I suspect the most you'll experience is being asked to account for yourself by one of the 24/7 warden teams. However, bring a whole film crew; start staging models in overt places; hang banners from the lions' jaws; or try manning an exclusion zone for a clear backdrop and you'll likely get moved on pretty quickly.
They took a really pragmatic approach and agreed, which was great. Interestingly at several points along the process they stressed that they neither request nor pursue any revenue from the artist as a result of images being used commercially. You pay your shoot fee (or not, as the case may be) and that's the end of it.
If you're taking stills around the square unobtrusively, I suspect the most you'll experience is being asked to account for yourself by one of the 24/7 warden teams. However, bring a whole film crew; start staging models in overt places; hang banners from the lions' jaws; or try manning an exclusion zone for a clear backdrop and you'll likely get moved on pretty quickly.
I think the ban on tents/structures/washing clothes etc is new? Also the requirement to leave the square on request. I assume it's to prevent encampments or other long-term activities.
An important point - the square excludes the pedestrianised "north terrace" road, you can still do what you like there! I do wonder if the reflective jacket brigade try and stop people up there.
edit: Sorry for the thread-necro, just saw a reference to it elsewhere!
An important point - the square excludes the pedestrianised "north terrace" road, you can still do what you like there! I do wonder if the reflective jacket brigade try and stop people up there.
edit: Sorry for the thread-necro, just saw a reference to it elsewhere!
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