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The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Legend has it this gnarled old tree was planted by Tsar Peter the Great during his visit to London.

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.

Run by the same people as a subterranean art space, this pub does double-duty as a Cave of Wonders.

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

A storied London perfume shop that supplies scents for royalty has been operating out of this storefront for nearly 300 years.

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

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

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

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

Visit the grave of a famous feminist author and the mother of Mary Shelley.

This underpass became an unlikely piece of cinematic history after its appearance in 'A Clockwork Orange.'

Some of the best renditions of traditional British dishes can be found on the site of a 15th-century inn.

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

The largest clown school in Britain offering accredited degrees.

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

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

It is against the law to obstruct the view from the top of this English burial mound.

A mineral spring that became all the rage in 17th-century England.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

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

Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.