This haunting sculpture was created as a statement on the mechanized warfare of the First World War.

A celebrated bandstand at the center of what was once the worst slum in London.

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

An exercise in radical design and social living that became the epicenter of Soviet spy networks in London.

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

The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.

The monster at the center of the Darwin Center Spirit Collection.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

Artists and musicians now rule over this former rail station.

Catacombs turned marketplace.

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

This bookstore serves recipes from the cookbooks on sale.

A lasting remnant of the London Blitz.

One of the trees in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens is actually a World War II memorial, and it's made of metal.

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.

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

Buried for centuries, this hidden cellar is all that remains of London's medieval Whitefriars Monastery.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.