A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

A special shop catering to the needs of things that go bump in the night, and also helps kids become writers.

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.

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

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

This sculpture commemorates a naturalist and an illustrator whose work was a forerunner to modern field guides.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.