A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

England's most famous front door has an accidental doppelganger.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

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

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

As seen in the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ music video.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

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.

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

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

An agreement meant to honor the Duke of Buckingham led to this unusually-named passageway near Charing Cross.

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

This 19th-century fountain features sculptures of little gnomes that help with chores.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

The ceiling of this shopping arcade is adorned with six trompe-l’œil artworks, including a grim funeral scene.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.