At the center of London’s oldest roundabout stands an obelisk that was erected in 1771, but spent several decades elsewhere.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.

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

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.

Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!

A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.

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

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

The handiwork of a underdog clockmaker who solved an impossible problem for an Empire, and forever revolutionized seafaring.

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.

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

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

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.

This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.