Right - getting going on a Pigeon’s Guide to London - by a pigeon for the pigeons - everything a pigeon needs to know when visiting London - see post below - thought I’d start with something simple - London’s Best Ledges.

A pigeon likes nothing better than to chill and enjoy a view. Ok - so we get views when we fly, but coz the focus is on the flying, we generally miss out on the enjoying it bit.

So here’s one. Pottery Lane in London’s fashionable Notting Hill.

This is Phil enjoying a bit of peace and quiet.

Looks like Phil may have been there a while…

There are two good things about this particular ledge - first off it’s right near Holland Park. A lovely spot and the nuts for a Sunday cruise. Second - it’s a boarded up window. Boarded up windows are great coz it means you can chill at your leasure.

Other ledges with boarded up windows to try could be this:

The Frampton Arms in Hackney.

For details of The Frampton Arms and a whole selection of other private ledges to hang out on around London - go to derelictlondon.com.

Be warned though - it’s worth checking out your selected ledge before dragging the family down there. Properties are moving fast in London these days and it may have already been turned into a selection of wanky apartments with no ledges whatsover and 24/7 hawk patrol.

If you spot any other great ledges, derelict or otherwise - send them to me - brianpigeon AT gmail DOT com.