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16 pictures of sheep and goats chilling in London

It's Chinese New Year, and the Year of the Goat (or Sheep!) has arrived. But these photos prove that our caprine friends have been Londoners all along

Kate Lloyd
Written by Kate Lloyd
Contributing writer
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The Chinese Year of the Sheep has arrived! Or has it? It's actually the year of the 'horned animal', which could mean goat, ram or sheep. To mark this confusing occasion we've rounded up all our favourite photos of the animals in London, from pubs to sculptures and actual live beasts. Gong Hey Fat Choy! 

Taffy the regimental goat

Taffy the regimental goat
Taffy the regimental goat
UK Ministry of Defence
He holds the rank of Fusillier, and eats two cigarettes a day. Allegedly. 

Photo: Ministry of Defence
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City sheep

City sheep
City sheep
Michael Goldrei
Freemen of the City of London have the somewhat archaic right to drive sheep across London Bridge. In October 2014, the Worshipful Company of Woolmen decided to exercise it.

Photo: Michael Goldrei
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Graffiti

Graffiti
Graffiti
Peter McGowan
Space goats are, probably, one of the most popular kinds of goats.

Photo: Peter McGowan
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Green Park in 1939

Green Park in 1939
Green Park in 1939
Leonard Bentley

A 1931 photo of sheep being herded from Hyde Park to Green Park - they were used to keep the grass trim in summer until 1935.

Photo: Leonard Bentley

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The Goat Tavern in Mayfair

The Goat Tavern in Mayfair
The Goat Tavern in Mayfair
Mark-Baynham
Somewhere to go bleat about your day over a pint.

Photo: Mark Baynham

Spitalfields Market

Spitalfields Market
Spitalfields Market
Mike T
A 3.5 metre statue entitled 'I, Goat' in Spitalfields, by Kenny Hunter.

Photo: Mike T
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Paternoster Square

Paternoster Square
Paternoster Square
John Kortland
The bronze sculpture ‘Shepherd and Sheep’ by Dame Elizabeth Frink sits in Paternoter Square, next to St. Paul's Cathedral.

Photo: John Kortland

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Lambeth Sheep Shearing Show

Lambeth Sheep Shearing Show
Lambeth Sheep Shearing Show
Michael Goldrei

Q: How do shepherds say goodbye to sheep?

A: Shear later!

This is the Lambeth Country Show, which takes place in Brockwell Park each summer.

Photo: Michael Goldrei

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Urban grazing

Urban grazing
Urban grazing
Another view of the Mudchute Farm flock.

Photo: Ian Smith
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