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The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

The world’s largest magazine collection was born from a single shelf in a teen’s bedroom.

Hackney's newest private museum and natural curiosity shop.

Tombstones and enigmatic inscriptions hide within a vault beneath a popular London arts venue.

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

The canine-themed book collection claims to be Europe's largest dog library.

An archive of ceramic eggs painted to record clowns' personal makeup designs.

The collection contains over 25,000 items and details the painful dental practices of the past.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

Three small rooms at the back of the “official” church of London's clowns.

Taxidermied animals galore, by appointment only.

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

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Collection dedicated to brands, packaging and advertising.

This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

Abstract dinosaur models in London.

The final resting place to 300 Victorian-era pets hides inside the city park.

A historic London pub with prison cells in the cellar and a "spy room" on the second floor.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A toy store with a century-long history preserves the craftsmanship of playthings of the past.

Repository for more than 22 million pickled specimens.