London, England
Mary Anning's Plesiosaur
This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.
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London, England
Tower Bridge Chimney
An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.
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The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
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Urine Deflectors of Fleet Street
One of the few remaining examples of 19th-century London’s attempt to clean up its reputation.
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Cabmen’s Shelter in Russell Square
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
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Polly at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
The taxidermied remains of a once-great parrot.
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Rubens Ceiling at the Banqueting House
The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.
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British Library Treasures Gallery
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
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Boadicea and Her Daughters
A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.
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The Executioner's Ax
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
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Leinster Gardens False Facades
You'd never know the houses at 23-24 Leinster Gardens were fakes—until you see the train tracks on the other side.
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Traitors' Gate
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
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Two Princes Staircase
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
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Houseboats of Regents Canal
A community of artists and entrepreneurs seeks a simpler life on London's waterways.
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Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market
The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.
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Lock & Co.
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.
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Pelicans of St James's Park
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
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The Tower Ravens
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
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Speakers' Corner
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
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The London Stone
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
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The Ten Bells Pub
Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.
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Paddington Bear Statue
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
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Earl's Court Police Box
The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.
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The Monty Python Foot
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
