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London, England

Beigel Bake

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.
London, England

The Fourth Plinth

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.
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The Albert Bridge

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

This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'
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Town Hall Hotel

You will not be able to miss this building.
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Chi-Chi the Giant Panda

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

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.
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Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.
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Brixton Windmill

A fully functional, 200-year-old remnant of the time when Brixton was mostly fields.
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London's Stretcher Railings

The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.
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Hungerford Footbridge Skateboard Graveyard

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.
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The Soho Square Hut

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
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'Out of Order'

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.
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Trafalgar Square Imperial Measurements

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

There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.
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The Burlington Arcade Beadles

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
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Battersea Power Station

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.
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Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.
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Museum of Brands

Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.
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Village Underground

Artists and musicians now rule over this former rail station.
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Earl's Court Police Box

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.
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Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel

A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.
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Banksy's 'Designated Graffiti Area'

Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.
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The Tower Ravens

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.