An unsanctioned shrine that sprung up outside the late singer's home is causing a stir in London's Highgate neighborhood.

A haunting painting meant to capture the calamity of World War I.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

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

The bridge is a secret gallery of discarded gum that has been transformed into miniature masterpieces.

A hidden path at the National Theatre lets you look behind the scenes of the latest productions.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

Where's a guy to go after a long, hard day at work?

William Smith's iconic "map that changed the world" is hidden behind a curtain in the Geological Society building.

This medieval church tower has maintained its clockworks since the 16th century.

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

A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

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

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.

This bewitching Babylonian goddess haunts a hallway of the British Museum.

The next-door homes of two very different musicians, George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.

This elaborate Byzantine-style building was designed for a not-so-pretty purpose.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.