The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

Britain’s highest medieval monastery is a remote ruin nestled at the head of a valley 1,240 feet above the sea.

Along the Palisades skyline are the ruins of a large mansion built in 1911 and demolished in the 1930s.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

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

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

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.