Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

This churchyard arbor is surrounded by hundreds of gravestones placed there by author Thomas Hardy.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.

A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.

A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.

The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

A historic London pub with prison cells in the cellar and a "spy room" on the second floor.

At the center of London’s oldest roundabout stands an obelisk that was erected in 1771, but spent several decades elsewhere.

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

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.