Places Madeleine Wants to Go

A wellspring of creativity in an already artsy East London neighborhood.

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.

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

Where's a guy to go after a long, hard day at work?

This iconic high-rise residential block was one of the last to be built in the Brutalist style.

At this small museum, visitors can view artifacts from the only battlefield in London during the War of the Roses.

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

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

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

Two tombstones associated with the much-beloved children's story.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

These marks in Myddelton Passage aren't your run-of-the-mill vandalism, and they weren't made by your typical vandal.

This 19th-century Turkish bath house survived the Blitz of London and is now an events venue.

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.

This toxic spoil heap found a second life as a ski slope, popular film location, and wildlife haven.

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

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

A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.

You will not be able to miss this building.

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

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

Tucked inside a South Bank bar is an epic expressionist chronicle of the 20th century.