What's so special about London? A quick trawl through any of these 20 Instagram accounts will offer up enough answers. For some it's Hampstead Heath and swimming in its world famous ponds – no matter the season. Then there are those that point to its throbbing nightlife. The romantics will talk about the history of its cobbled streets and sundry architecture, or the interplay of different cultures and ways of being. Others will have their own answer entirely, and that's between them and the good lord. But either way you cut it, the city holds plenty of magic, enough to shine through our digital screens, even.

So if you're looking to tap into this magic from afar, we're bringing you 20 Instagram accounts to follow that capture the spirit of London – even if only unintentionally.

1. Otegha Uwagba

 

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2. Dolly Alderton

 

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3. Raven Smith

 

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4. Deba Hekmat

 

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5. Adwoa Aboah

 

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6. Devon Ross

 

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7. Emma Corrin

 

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8. Lea Ogunlami

 

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9. Chet Lo

 

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10. Florence Pugh

 

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11. Joyce Cisse

 

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12. Maisie Williams

 

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13. Harris Reed

 

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14. Alexa Chung

 

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15. Jess Maybury

 

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16. Iris Law

 

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17. Betsy Johnson

 

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18. Susanna Lau

 

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19. Juliette Motamed

 

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20. Mira Al-Momani

 

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