Situated on an ancient road to London, a medieval couple had a one-of-a-kind billboard made to pray for their souls in the afterlife

Dating back to the early 12th century, this is the first Augustinian priory established in England.

A glimpse into ancient urban living amidst a modern park

Two larger-than-life Sean Henry sculptures blend in with the people of Colchester's high street.

The largest Victorian water tower in Britain.

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

A defensive structure built during the Hundred Years War has remained useful in one way or another for nearly 700 years.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

A lone medieval church tower marooned among the City of London's skyscrapers

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

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

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

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

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

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

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

The ruins of a once-mighty medieval palace are hidden away in otherwise modern London

An incarceration museum on the spot of possibly the oldest prison in England.

The last vestiges of a magnificent Victorian-era train station can be found in this pub.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."

An unsanctioned shrine that sprung up outside the late singer's home is causing a stir in London's Highgate neighborhood.