This secret garden has bloomed into London's most unique hub of urban creativity.

An abandoned tank sits in an empty London lot as a symbolic middle finger to local city planners.

A totem pole of heads to represent the different stages of life.

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.

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.

A tribute to all the green-thumbed workers who tend London’s public parks and gardens.

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.

This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

This third-generation institution is one of the last in London that still cures its own salt beef for epic sandwiches.

A mineral spring that became all the rage in 17th-century England.

A sculpture of a famous ape who was once a beloved household name in London.

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

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

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.

A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.

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

This pump on the bad side of Victorian London betrayed a horrifying revelation about the water supply.

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

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

A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.

Historic cuisine meets fine dining in a hotel-restaurant overlooking Hyde Park.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.