London lights switched off for Earth Hour

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Buckingham Palace was among the famous London landmarks taking part Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Lights in homes, famous buildings and world-renowned landmarks across the capital were switched off for an hour last night as part of a global climate change campaign.

Between 8.30pm and 9.30pm local time, Earth Hour saw the lights dimmed in cities and towns around the globe.

Buckingham Palace during Earth Hour Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

In the capital, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament were among the landmarks plunged into darkness.

See photographs from around the world here

Big Ben before Earth Hour Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Big Ben during Earth Hour Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
The Houses of Parliament during Earth Hour Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire