You'd never know the houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens were fakes—until you see the train tracks on the other side.

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

The final resting place to 300 Victorian-era pets hides inside the city park.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

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

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

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

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

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

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

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

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Inside this home, the Icelandic national anthem was born.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

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

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.