Places Anglophilia Wants to Go

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.

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.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

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.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

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

Two tombstones associated with the much-beloved children's story.

This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.

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

The world's largest collection of ship figureheads includes figures from legends and history alike, from Sir Lancelot to Abraham Lincoln.

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

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

A plaque pays tribute to the artist's longtime London home.

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

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

This inn of the court provides a fascinating window into London’s legal and architectural history.

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

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

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

The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

A lasting remnant of the London Blitz.

This medieval church tower has maintained its clockworks since the 16th century.

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