A little piece of Oxford's overlooked industrial heritage.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

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

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

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

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

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

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

The childhood home of Earth's alien chameleon is a humble Brixton flat.

This artist's home turned gallery/museum preserves the creator's love of "Eastern" influences.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

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

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

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.

The monster at the center of the Darwin Center Spirit Collection.

This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.

Remnants of cells from the most notorious London prison may lie in the basement of a rare Victorian Gin Palace.

Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.

This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.