A portly statue of a golden boy commemorates an unusual cause of the Great Fire of London: the sin of gluttony.

At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

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

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

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

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

From here, the loch appears to take the shape of mainland Scotland.

This neon sign is an homage to an Alfred Hitchcock film.

Glasgow's own "tipsy" temperance monument.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

New Hampshire's first neighborhood is now preserved as a historic village with live action role players.

Despite its extensive history, this fort saw little to no combat.

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.