Visit the grave of a famous feminist author and the mother of Mary Shelley.

London's only public statue of the much-married monarch adorns the gate to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

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

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.