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Saturday, 6 October 2007, 08:48 GMT 09:48 UK

Week in pictures: London

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A sculpture of a dead Prince Harry in military uniform is going on show at a London hotel, intended to honour those willing but unable to serve in Iraq.

Giant sculpture of a spider

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Louise Bourgeois's 30ft spider, made of bronze, stainless steel and marble, stands outside the Tate Modern. It is one of six built by the 95-year-old acclaimed artist.

British Library conservationist at work

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The British Library has announced weekly tours for visitors at its centre for conservation, which opened in May.

CCTV images of a man trespassing on train tracks

CCTV images of a man trespassing on train tracks

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Police released CCTV footage of a cyclist who rode his bike onto railway tracks and narrowly missed being crushed by an oncoming train.

Picture of cat and bear cub

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Photographic archives of London Zoo with images dating back to the 19th century have been made available online.

Giant sculpture of Egyptian god floats up Thames

Giant sculpture of Egyptian god floats up Thames

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A golden statue of an Egyptian god was taken up the River Thames on the back of a cargo ship to highlight an exhibition at the O2 centre.

Maintenance work on the clock face of Big Ben

Maintenance work on the clock face of Big Ben

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Workers complete work on Big Ben which chimed again after a seven week silence was imposed due to maintenance work.

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