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Windsor, England

The Queen's Swans at Windsor

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
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Windsor, England

Pavement Clock

This is Britain's one and only clock concealed in the pavement.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Windsor, England

Queen Charlotte Street

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.
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Windsor, England

'The Queen' Locomotive

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.
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London, England

London Silver Vaults

Behind one of the world's most impenetrable vaults is a massive collection of retail silver.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
London, England

The Charterhouse Black Death Skeleton

This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Church of Notre Dame de France

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe
London, England

Camera Museum

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.
Curioussquirrel Added by Curioussquirrel
London, England

Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon

The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.
Josh Added by Josh
London, England

YMCA Indian Student Hostel

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA… but at this London outpost, it’s even more fun to eat the Bombay aloo.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
London, England

Fitzroy House

This historic London residence was once the womb of Scientology.
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London, England

Anaesthesia Heritage Centre

This knockout museum lies in a sleepy corner of London.
Edward Denny Added by Edward Denny
London, England

Lamp Standards at Chelsea Embankment

Two copies of a rejected Victorian-era lamp design still stand along the Thames River.
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London, England

The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.
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London, England

Honey & Co. Bloomsbury

Feast on Middle Eastern mezze from an Israeli expat duo.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
London, England

The Ostler's Hut

This is London's smallest listed building.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Lincoln's Inn

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.
Added by jonnysm
London, England

A Geological Map of England and Wales and Part of Scotland

William Smith's iconic "map that changed the world" is hidden behind a curtain in the Geological Society building.
Added by ribo522
London, England

Fitzrovia Chapel

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.
Snowdrop68 Added by Snowdrop68
London, England

Edmond Halley Memorial

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.
Shogachan Added by Shogachan
London, England

Britain’s Oldest Door

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
Added by halroseman
London, England

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

This long-hidden space above Westminster Abbey now displays the battle gear of the legendary King Henry V.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Dirac Equation

The "beautiful" equation predicting the movement of all electromagnetic particles is engraved in front of Newton's tomb.
Added by LandThrill
London, England

Modern Martyrs

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