London, England
Two Princes Staircase
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
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London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."
London, England
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
London, England
Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.
London, England
The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.
London, England
The John Snow Memorial marks the epicenter of London's 1854 cholera epidemic.
London, England
The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
London, England
One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.
London, England
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
London, England
The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
London, England
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
London, England
This small museum in a former church crypt contains artifacts of the Elephant Man, Jack the Ripper and Florence Nightingale.
London, England
A collection dedicated to the treatment of disease, held in London's oldest hospital.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
London, England
The remains of Crystal Palace Great Exhibition of 1851.
London, England
The site of London’s first coffee house has been serving refreshments of one kind or another for 360 years.
London, England
An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.
London, England
A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.
London, England
The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.