This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

An ornate "graveyard" for some of the country's forlorn building relics.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.

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

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

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

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

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

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