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The arching stretch of London's longest street holds many reminders of the area's maritime past.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.

Metal horses galloping through a London fountain provide a link to the city's past.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

At this small museum, visitors can view artifacts from the only battlefield in London during the War of the Roses.

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.

This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'

Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.

This sculpture, residing in a quiet corner of a London park, honors the victims of 9/11.

A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.

Tucked inside a South Bank bar is an epic expressionist chronicle of the 20th century.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

This magnificently macabre shield shows the power of chivalrous love in medieval times.

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

The remains of a historic football stadium that once hosted 50,000 spectators.

The final resting place of a German diplomat's beloved companion.