London, England
London Scottish House
This unassuming brick building contains the last purpose-built drill hall in the United Kingdom.
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London, England
This unassuming brick building contains the last purpose-built drill hall in the United Kingdom.
London, England
A building claimed to be London’s smallest house has an obscure history.
London, England
One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.
London, England
Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.
London, England
This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.
London, England
One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.
London, England
This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.
London, England
The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.
London, England
A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."
London, England
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
London, England
A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.
London, England
Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.
London, England
The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.
London, England
A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.
London, England
A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.
London, England
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.
London, England
Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.
London, England
The remains of an ancient Roman teenager are memorialized at the base of a modern London landmark.
London, England
An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.
London, England
This pump on the bad side of Victorian London betrayed a horrifying revelation about the water supply.
London, England
A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.