A patch of contaminated land reclaimed as a scrappy sculptural oasis.

This hidden park hosts a rogue’s gallery of eccentric architectural obelisks.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

Though it's not the largest, this one-kilometer outdoor market is reportedly the longest in Europe.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

Museum dedicated to the UK's first charity for abandoned children, with keepsakes of the mothers who left them behind.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

More than a million titles fill the labyrinthine shelves of this prestigious private library.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

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

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

A historic arboretum and non-conformist, non-denominational park cemetery.

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

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A collection of comics, graphic novels, animation and caricatures devoted to exploring this often overlooked art form.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.

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

This shop and gallery is a modern-day cabinet of curiosities, unassumingly positioned along an urban thoroughfare.