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

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

A marine aquarium with an astounding variety of fish hides in the basement beneath the famous Palm House.

A comic book store that puts the marvel back in marvellous.

This hidden rooftop garden in downtown London offers a quiet respite from a bustling city.

Since 1874, this macabre collection has developed into a museum devoted to Scotland Yard's mementos of dastardly deeds.

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.

A haunting painting meant to capture the calamity of World War I.

At this small museum, visitors can view artifacts from the only battlefield in London during the War of the Roses.

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.

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

A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.

This magnificently macabre shield shows the power of chivalrous love in medieval times.

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