A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.

An small and easily overlooked archaeology museum chock full of Egyptian artifacts.

The only university zoological museum in London houses extinct animals, bizarre natural history specimens, and a Micrarium of microscopic creatures.

The Art Deco artwork depicts gilded carriers of deadly illnesses.

A plaque marks the underground site of one of London's "lost rivers."

This London marker celebrates the spot where the world-famous English band was founded.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

This strangely dressed taxidermy creature has a heartbreaking story.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

Today, Kent's medieval monarchs hold court on a busy pedestrian thoroughfare—or at least their statues do.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

One of London's lost rivers runs through a pipe over the tracks of this subway station.

A living lighting fixture.

An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

The only statue of a royal mistress in all of London.

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