The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

The London statue that imitates passersby.

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.

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

This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

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

Site of the first hot air balloon flight conducted by the first English balloonist.

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

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

The remnants of this unusual bridge await an uncertain fate.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

This London marker celebrates the spot where the world-famous English band was founded.

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

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

The next-door homes of two very different musicians, George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.

This overlooked street light once served as a KGB dead letter box.

It is still illegal to "quarrel" at this unlikely urban oasis built on top of an electrical substation.

This five-star hotel was originally a swanky parking garage.

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

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."