On the eve of a condemned prisoner's death, this bell rang 12 times outside their cell.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

A series of carved figures that scandalized British society.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.

This East End pub gained notoriety as the site where gangster Ronnie Kray publicly shot a rival.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era "champions."

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

London's only public statue of the much-married monarch adorns the gate to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

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

High-end antique collection housed in a centuries-old church.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

Where Aleister Crowley attempted to seize the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in a mask and a kilt.

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

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

One of the few remaining examples of 19th-century London’s attempt to clean up its reputation.

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.

One of the greatest movie directors of all time lived and worked in this London flat from 1926 to 1939.

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