Places mawdsleyem Wants to Go

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

This plaque in one of London's oldest public hospitals commemorates the first meeting of two of Britain's most famous literary heroes: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

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

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

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

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

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

The Ranger’s House exhibits fine mementos collected by Sir Julius Werner during the course of his life, including this infamous pendant.

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

Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler's British headquarters.

An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

This magnificently macabre shield shows the power of chivalrous love in medieval times.

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.

Order bagels and lox from an iconic Jewish delicatessen with nearly a century of history behind it.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.

A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.

One of America's founding fathers lived in this London lodging between 1757 and 1775.

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

A lasting remnant of the London Blitz.

The final resting place of a German diplomat's beloved companion.

The largest clown school in Britain offering accredited degrees.