A great example of the enduring medieval decorative construction technique known as flushwork.

Statue, at his birthplace, of the man who surveyed the NW coast of the USA and Canada in the late 18th century

The only surviving theatre where William Shakespeare performed as an actor.

An artistic reminder of the historic importance of this town's trade with Hanseatic partners from the Baltic and the North Sea

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.

Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Legend has it that Bishop Oliver King dreamed of angels ascending to heaven and ordered the church's reconstruction in the late 1400s

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.

The twice-stolen hand of an alleged card cheat, with its final set of playing cards.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

This third-generation institution is one of the last in London that still cures its own salt beef for epic sandwiches.

The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

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

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.