In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

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

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.

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

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

A sculpture of a famous ape who was once a beloved household name in London.

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

London's marvelous wildfowl reserve along the Thames.

A 1950s beatnik coffee house, turned 60s counterculture hotspot, turned modern music venue.

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.