The best views that money can buy in London: Photographer captures stunning skyline views from multi-million pound flats
- Among the views is what Lord Archer can see from his multi-million pound penthouse on the Albert Embankment
- Resulting image features in new book with other views from public spots and private apartments across the capital
- Further views include east from Battersea, north from Greenwich, south from Primrose Hill and east from The Mall
By Mark Duell for MailOnline
Published: 17:17 GMT, 23 November 2014 | Updated: 23:25 GMT, 23 November 2014
This is the best that London's skyline has to offer - in 16 outstanding panoramic photographs of the capital as you've never seen it before.
Graham Charlie Edwards took the spectacular pictures from a mixture of public spots and private flats, from the City to Primrose Hill, for a new book.
It features what could be the best view from any London home - the one enjoyed by Jeffrey Archer, from his Albert Embankment penthouse.
Along the Thames: This is the astonishing view of central London from Lord Archer's penthouse flat on the Albert Embankment
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North from Bankside: The Millenium Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral - which is on Ludgate Hill, the City of London's highest point
East from Waterloo Bridge: Photographer Graham Charles Edwards says this is widely regarded as the finest street-level view in London
East from Aldwych: The Leadenhall Building (centre left), or 'Cheesegrater' and 20 Fenchurch Street, or 'The Walkie-Talkie' (centre right)
South from Tower Hill: Tower Bridge (right), built in 1894, and the Tower of London, which has parts dating back nearly 1,000 years
The view from Lord Archer's multi-million pound flat next the River Thames takes in the likes of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.
Mr Edwards, 52, of Knightsbridge, told MailOnline: 'I noticed him talking in his apartment, and he likes to sit on a sofa with that view behind him.
'I dropped off a mock-up of my book before it was printed, and asked him, "do you think I could come up and take a view from your penthouse"?
'To my astonishment he agreed. I waited for a good day, and I went up there and I spent an amazing hour taking pictures. He's got a 360-degree view.
East from The Mall: Trafalgar Square and English Chinese Anglican church St Martin-in-the-Fields built in 1722 can be seen to the left
North-east from St James's: The London Eye is bathed in blue light along with the Shell Centre on the South Bank at night
North from Shad Thames: This part of London was badly damaged during the Blitz. The old News International can be seen (back right)
Looking east from Battersea: The striking landmark of Battersea Power Station, with the train tracks into Victoria station to the left
South from Primrose Hill: This vantage point rises to 256ft (78m), giving a outstanding panoramic view across the capital city
'When I had the book printed, I sent a copy to him - and he asked me for three more, which he bought from me. If you don't ask, you don't get.'
The penthouse owned by Lord Archer - who has bought three copies of Mr Edwards's book - is on a peninsula giving stunning views along the river.
Mr Edwards has been working on the book of panoramic photographs for five years, and spoke to various people about gaining access to their flats.
Six of the images were taken from private homes, with Mr Edwards wanting to study rare views of the London skyline that the public cannot usual see.
East from Pimlico: The MI6 Building used in James Bond films can be seen to the left, with the St George Wharf development to the right
North-east from Nine Elms: The office block to the left is the 1963 Millbank Tower, and Vauxhall Bridge can be seen across the river
North from Greenwich Park: This image provides a financial view of London with the City on the left and Canary Wharf on the right
South from Clerkenwell: The brutalist Barbican Centre is pictured centre left, while the Old Bailey criminal court can be seen on the right
East from Cheyne Walk: The Albert Bridge, which has had many structural problems since being buit in 1873, is seen in the late evening
South-west from Battersea Bridge: This view of the capital includes the luxury Belvedere Tower at Chelsea Harbour (tall building, right)
Other views featured in the book include looking east from Battersea, north from Greenwich and south from Primrose Hill.
Also to be seen in the self-published book are views north from Bankside, east from The Mall, south from Clerkenwell and east from Pimlico.
Lord Archer, 74, is notorious for being jailed for four years in 2001 after being found guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice.
His apartment is in a building which has an average flat value of £2.8million. The book, London Vistas, is available for £25 by clicking here.
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What a view: Lord Archer and his wife Lady Mary Archer pose in the stunning penthouse for a Daily Mail photoshoot earlier this year
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