Edinburgh, Scotland
Luckenbooths
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
London, England
The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
Pittenweem, Scotland
This tiny little cave was said to have been a refuge for a saint with a glowing arm.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
London, England
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.