1 January 2013 Last updated at 02:01

In pictures: London's New Year

About 250,000 people were expected to line the banks of the Thames for the firework display

The spectacular display lasted for 11 minutes

London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "London has proved, yet again, that it can pull off spectacular world-class events in style."

To add to the fireworks, revellers were also treated to clips from the 2012 Olympic Games

To help revellers, most public transport was free until 04:30 GMT

Following their work during the London 2012 Games, more than 150 Team London Ambassadors volunteered during the New Year's Eve celebrations

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