The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

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

This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.