At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.

Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.

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

A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.

A student driver's nightmare.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

Hidden behind a wall for decades, this masonic lodge was only rediscovered during renovations.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

A tribute to an explorer and naturalist often overlooked by history.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

This 19th-century Turkish bath house survived the Blitz of London and is now an events venue.

One of Scotland's earliest hydroelectric power stations.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The man who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more has a headstone reading, "That's all, folks!"