Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

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

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

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

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

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

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

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

This commercial and retail center was crafted from walled military barracks.

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.

The house in the middle of the motorway.