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Through history, we have documented the world around us, whether through written word, art or photography.

Photography in particular has provided fantastic insights into the past and present, and is a hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

But today, it's becoming increasingly difficult to take photos of our surroundings, particularly in cities like London.

In recent years, the price divide between professional and consumer equipment has blurred, and it's quite common these days to see amateurs and hobbyists carrying around tripods, SLR cameras and a backpack full of equipment.

Yet, we are constantly harrassed by security guards and police officers in the name of preventing terrorism. They seem to be operating under a different interpretation of the law to the rest of us, believing that somehow the length of your lens, or size of your camera is relevant.

We would like clarification by the goverment on the law regarding photography of buildings and landmarks from public locations.

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• Leon Neal
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• Allan Mitchell
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• Ron Devine
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• Edward Robinson
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• Kevin Herrmann
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• Alan Wickens
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• Tony Frith
• J B Sweet
• Martin Telfer
• Michael Burgess
• Eileen Vaines
• Kevin Booth
• David John Bate
• Ian Horner
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• Chloe Chambers
• malcolm barnett
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• Norman Richards
• Cllr Phil Redshaw
• Brian Small
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• Charlie Pound
• Janet Haines
• S.A.Good
• R SAUNDERS
• Gitta Lim LRPS
• Duncan Andrews
• NEIL McLEAY
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• Peter Pritchett-Brown
• Stephen Calvert
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• John Dew
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• Lionel Whyton
• Bryan Acford
• Paul Fowler
• Robert Brookfield
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