At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

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

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

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

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

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

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

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

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

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

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

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

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.