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London, England

World's Largest Potted Plant

The cedar tree in Highgate Cemetery earned its title by accident.
Added by sebastianporeba
London, England

Highgate Cemetery

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
London, England

Dick Whittington’s Cat

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.
Gavin Added by Gavin
London, England

Houseboats of Regents Canal

A community of artists and entrepreneurs seeks a simpler life on London's waterways.
Leslie McIntyre Added by Leslie McIntyre
London, England

Kyoto Garden

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Leighton House Museum

This artist's home turned gallery/museum preserves the creator's love of "Eastern" influences.
dtheodora Added by dtheodora
London, England

Electric Avenue

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."
Added by cl94
London, England

David Bowie Graffiti Mural

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.
taotaoholmes Added by taotaoholmes
London, England

Brompton Cemetery

The sixth of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, and a source of unlikely inspiration to Beatrix Potter.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
London, England

Linley Sambourne House

Home of one of history's most famous cartoonists just as he left it.
Added by NathanRisinger
London, England

Earl's Court Police Box

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.
AmunyAnkhesenra Added by AmunyAnkhesenra
London, England

Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.
Added by michelleferlito
London, England

David Bowie's Childhood Home

The childhood home of Earth's alien chameleon is a humble Brixton flat.
taotaoholmes Added by taotaoholmes
London, England

The Albert Bridge

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Darwin Centre Spirit Collection

Repository for more than 22 million pickled specimens.
PaperTiger Added by PaperTiger
London, England

The Executioner's Ax

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Natural History Museum of London

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
Allison Added by Allison
London, England

The Tower Ravens

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
London, England

London Wall

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
Mark Casey Added by Mark Casey
London, England

Traitors' Gate

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
London, England

Victoria and Albert Museum WWII Battle Scars

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
London, England

The Ruins of St. Dunstan-in-the-East

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
Luke J Spencer Added by Luke J Spencer
London, England

Word on the Water

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
Added by Naomiadventures
London, England

Leadenhall Market

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.
Meg Added by Meg