19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

This stone spire holds a unique place in the region's history.

This elaborate Byzantine-style building was designed for a not-so-pretty purpose.

A much-loved local landmark pays tribute to the shipbuilding past of this area.

This secluded walkway overlooks a magnificently wild London green space.

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

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

Where Aleister Crowley attempted to seize the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in a mask and a kilt.

A relic from one of London's worst 19th-century slums.

You will not be able to miss this building.

This former medical factory gives home to cutting edge arts in the shadow of a gas works.

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

One of the greatest movie directors of all time lived and worked in this London flat from 1926 to 1939.

This secret garden has bloomed into London's most unique hub of urban creativity.

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

Lovers proclaim their unbreakable bond by leaving their names on locks fastened onto the Shoreditch fence in East London.

Metal horses galloping through a London fountain provide a link to the city's past.

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.

Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.