More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.

A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.

Originally founded in 1654, this coffee house claims to be the oldest of its kind in Europe.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

A statuesque figure of a feline stands sentry over a ostentatious spiral staircase

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.

The Art Deco artwork depicts gilded carriers of deadly illnesses.

One of the world’s leading and most extensive archives on the Holocaust, the Nazi era, and genocide, this collection includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs, and eyewitness testimony.

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

Hidden behind a wall for decades, this masonic lodge was only rediscovered during renovations.

This hidden green space is the city's second largest conservatory.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

The gigantic skull of a long-extinct species that once roamed the forests of England and Ireland.

A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.

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

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

This cul-de-sac off Fleet Street is said to be the place where the infamous Demon Barber made a killing

The (fictional) address of Sweeney Todd's bloody barbershop.

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

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.