A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

Sculptor Antony Gormley used chaos theory and fractal growth to design his tallest creation.

The plunge pool is a surviving relic of a rowdy royal residence.

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

Putting the "mod" in "modular" since 2000.

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

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

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

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

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

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

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

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

Abstract dinosaur models in London.

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.

A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.

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

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.