London Suggestions for busyish grand London locations for concept / fashion shoot

[juggler]

I think I might be making life difficult for myself.. seeking location suggestions for a fashion-type shoot in London. I'm seeking fairly grand locations with a fair number of people milling around to serve as backdrop. Currently thinking Burlington House courtyard, British Museum, etc. Suggestions for galleries, libraries, bookshops all very, very welcome.

The nature of the shoot will require a tripod - and I'm expecting to have a reflector and one or two hand-held strobes but no lightstands as such. I'm hoping to be in and out of a location in about 15 minutes. There'll be 3 of us - tog, model & assistant.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mustanir]

I once saw someone doing a model shoot with similar gear on one of the islands in the middle of Regent Street. Seemed like a pretty good idea.