The Mall runs from Buckingham Palace, this end, to Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square at the far end and has St. James's Park on the south (right-hand) side. It was created as a ceremonial route in the early 20th century.

Buckingham Palace seen across the lake in St. James's Park. St. James's Park is a 58 acre park in Westminster and is the oldest of the Royal Parks of London.

The lake in St. James's Park. The original waterway was a straight canal-like structure which was remodelled in 1827, on the instructions of the Prince Regent (later George IV), to form the more natural-looking lake we see now.

When I first started working in London about 50 years ago I remember being surprised to see Pelicans in St. James's Park and on our latest visit I see that they are still there.

There are two Pelicans on the right-hand end of the rock, a Heron on the left-hand end and the other bird is possibly a Cormorant. The Pelicans were first introduced in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador. Visitors can see the pelicans basking on their favourite rocks and getting fed between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm every day.