Places cait7911 Wants to Go

The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.

A memorial to a dog that inspired rioting in the streets of London.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

You'd never know the houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens were fakes—until you see the train tracks on the other side.

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

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

A museum wholly devoted to juvenescence.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

The lab where the scientist made his groundbreaking discoveries is preserved on the basement floor of the Faraday Museum.

The first tunnel to be dug beneath a river, repurposed as an art and museum space.

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

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

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

A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

The remains of an ancient Roman teenager are memorialized at the base of a modern London landmark.

This small collection of rare books was uniquely locked up for safe keeping.

The Florence Nightingale Museum is home to the famous nurse's most treasured possession: her beloved pet owl.

The townhouse where the English poet created some of his most influential work has been preserved in tribute.

A network of concealed passageways lies within a busy London Underground station.

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.

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

Explore nearly 400 years of English middle-class home life.

Installed at a chaotic intersection, this gave London traffic cops a place to hang their heavy woolen coats.