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

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

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

The townhouse where the English poet created some of his most influential work has been preserved in tribute.

The lab where the scientist made his groundbreaking discoveries is preserved on the basement floor of the Faraday Museum.

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

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

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

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

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

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

The final resting place of a German diplomat's beloved companion.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

A statue of the original Pearly King is hidden in a church's crypt.

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

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

These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.

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

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

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