Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Hundreds of Occupy London protesters have set up a tent city in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Inspired by similar protests in New York's Wall Street financial district, activists had hoped to occupy the London Stock Exchange. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — But police stepped in and stopped the campaigners from getting into the building on Saturday. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Instead the Canon Chancellor of nearby St Paul's Cathedral said the group were welcome to set up camp on the church grounds. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — The protesters have festooned buldings and statues in the area with placards and posters. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — A protester makes banners at the Occupy London demonstration at St Paul's Cathedral. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — The activists say they want to force a complete change in the world's financial and political systems. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Police officers have been called in, but the peaceful nature of the protests means they are simply standing and watching events unfold. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Protesters say they will stay at the site until their demands are met. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Many have been camping overnight at the site since Saturday. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — City workers have been left bemused - or amused - by the temporary encampment on their doorstep. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — A businessman listens in to Occupy London Stock Exchange protesters meeting outside St Paul's Cathedral Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Occupy London protester James Banks holds up a poster reading "More to life than money." Occupy London protests at St Paul's — A demonstrator walks past signs at the protest camp outside St Paul's Cathedral in London. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Home-made placard at the Occupy London protest outside St Paul's Cathedral. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Activists say the public reaction to their protests has been largely friendly and peaceful. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Chalk slogans cover the pavement near the tent village at St Paul's Cathedral. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Members of the Occupy London group have come well prepared for the chilly British weather. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — But some are happy to camp out in sleeping bags in the open air. Occupy London protests at St Paul's — Anti-banking poster at the Occupy London tent village outside St Paul's Cathedral. Prev Next
