This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.

A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.

This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA… but at this London outpost, it’s even more fun to eat the Bombay aloo.

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

A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.

This unusually-named reservoir found a second life as a nature preserve.

These stained-glass windows are all that remains of a building that was the target of one of the biggest explosions in London after World War II.

A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.

These remnants of Old London Bridge possess unique acoustics that allow for whispered conversations to carry from one side to the other.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

One of the figures in this Celtic sculpture continues to puzzle archaeologists.

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

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.