Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

One of the few remaining examples of 19th-century London’s attempt to clean up its reputation.

The wooden telephone box hidden away in London's Piccadilly was the original prototype of the iconic kiosk.

One of the greatest movie directors of all time lived and worked in this London flat from 1926 to 1939.

The majority of the museum's large collection is held in a storage space open to the public a few times a year.

This elaborate Byzantine-style building was designed for a not-so-pretty purpose.

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.

Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.

This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.

A clock designed to run with perfect accuracy for 10,000 years.

Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

Artists and musicians now rule over this former rail station.

A collection of comics, graphic novels, animation and caricatures devoted to exploring this often overlooked art form.