This old village lock-up is known as the "round house," but it is actually octagonal.

This bare, bronze lad in a lone sock sits in the middle of Loughborough’s town center.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

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

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

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

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

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

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

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

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

The final resting place to 300 Victorian-era pets hides inside the city park.