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A traditional American farmhouse plopped in the middle of a Piccadilly courtyard.

A tribute to all the green-thumbed workers who tend London’s public parks and gardens.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

A collection of machines designed to break things for science.

A bronze bust commemorates the heroism of the secret agents who led covert operations against the Nazis.

London's most popular recording studio, located in the capital's East End, runs partly on solar power and has played host to some of the world's biggest acts.

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

It is still illegal to "quarrel" at this unlikely urban oasis built on top of an electrical substation.

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

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

The townhouse where the English poet created some of his most influential work has been preserved in tribute.

The first tunnel to be dug beneath a river, repurposed as an art and museum space.

A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.