These photos will remind you why you love London

What with tube strikes, promises of arctic weather and well, January, Londoners may understandably be feeling a little meh about getting back to the grind in our bustling capital. 

Before doing something rash like trading in your exorbitantly priced flat for a spacious pad in the country or looking for jobs in Zone 3 so you can beat commuter rush hour, these photographs may renew your faith in the allure of the Big Smoke.

Tired of seeing the same Instagram shots of famous London landmarks, Expedia challenged eight up-and-coming photographers to capture fresh perspectives of the city’s most famous Zone 1 destinations.

Here’s a selection of their snaps that reignited our love for the city...