London, England
Frank Gilbert Crichlow Plaque
Celebrating the man behind the Mangrove, a restaurant that became a crucial hub for Black activism in London.
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London, England
Ancient Melancholy Man
This statue in Holland Park might be one of London’s oldest outdoor statues, but its exact origins are unknown.
London, England
Ernest Shackleton Statue
The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.
London, England
St. Govor’s Well
This ancient spring in central London was featured in a Peter Pan story.
London, England
Down Street Underground Station
The secret wartime bunker built on the platforms of an abandoned Tube station.
London, England
Ziggy Stardust Plaque
This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.
London, England
Pink Floyd Plaque
This London marker celebrates the spot where the world-famous English band was founded.
London, England
Peter Pan Statue
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
London, England
Paddington Real Time Clock
Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!
London, England
Benedict Arnold's London Residence
A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.
London, England
The Wallace Collection Armory
An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.
London, England
River Tyburn Conduit
A plaque marks the underground site of one of London's "lost rivers."
London, England
Paddington Bear Statue
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
Davis, California
Davis Toad Tunnel
Special tunnels built so that frogs won't be killed when crossing the highway.
San Luis Obispo, California
The Bells of El Camino Real
A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."
San Luis Obispo, California
Ah Louis Store
One of the last surviving buildings of a once large and thriving Chinatown.
Permanently Closed
Los Angeles, California
Snow White Cafe
This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.
Los Angeles, California
Hieroglyph Murals at the Egyptian Theatre
The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.
Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Heritage Museum
A little barn in the middle of the city preserving Hollywood treasures since 1985.
Los Angeles, California
Crossroads of the World
A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.
Los Angeles, California
Capitol Records Building Morse Code
The blinking light atop the iconic landmark has been sending secret messages for decades.
Los Angeles, California
Chaplin Keaton Lloyd Alley
The three biggest silent film stars once shot iconic scenes here.
Santa Clarita, California
Oak of the Golden Dream
According to legend it was a nap taken under this tree that kicked off the California Gold Rush.
La Jolla, California
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.
