After a night ravaged by bedbugs, it's said King John ordered the creation of this weathervane.

This plaque remembers a grave mistake that led to one local woman being buried alive.

At this historic pub, you can sit back, sip, and watch a whole century go by.

A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.

A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.

The largest Victorian water tower in Britain.

Two larger-than-life Sean Henry sculptures blend in with the people of Colchester's high street.

One of the oldest surviving buildings in Colchester dates back to the 11th century.

Centuries later, the victims of Great Britain's greatest hysteria are finally being remembered.

Dating back to the early 12th century, this is the first Augustinian priory established in England.

A herd of half-sized cow sculptures has stood in this part for nearly 50 years.

It was once the longest continuously running cinema in the United Kingdom.

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

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

It is still illegal to "quarrel" at this unlikely urban oasis built on top of an electrical substation.

This five-star hotel was originally a swanky parking garage.

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.