One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

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

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

A celebrated bandstand at the center of what was once the worst slum in London.

London's most popular recording studio, located in the capital's East End, runs partly on solar power and has played host to some of the world's biggest acts.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

A portly statue of a golden boy commemorates an unusual cause of the Great Fire of London: the sin of gluttony.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

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

Taxidermied animals galore, by appointment only.

A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.

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

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

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.

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

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

Artists and musicians now rule over this former rail station.

Following the trail of an old metro line, this scenic path is haunted by a creepy spriggan statue.