London, England
Kennel Club Library
The canine-themed book collection claims to be Europe's largest dog library.
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London, England
The Golden Boy at Pye Corner
A portly statue of a golden boy commemorates an unusual cause of the Great Fire of London: the sin of gluttony.
London, England
The Tower of London Menagerie
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
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S.O.E. Monument
A bronze bust commemorates the heroism of the secret agents who led covert operations against the Nazis.
London, England
The Lewis Chessmen
These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.
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Westland London
High-end antique collection housed in a centuries-old church.
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Animals in War Memorial
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
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575 Wandsworth Road
What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.
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One Tree Hill
A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.
London, England
Hungerford Footbridge Skateboard Graveyard
The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.
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Dick Whittington’s Cat
A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.
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London's Stretcher Railings
The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.
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Elfin Oak
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
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Vauxhall Bridge's Miniature St. Paul's Cathedral
A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.
London, England
Foundling Museum
Museum dedicated to the UK's first charity for abandoned children, with keepsakes of the mothers who left them behind.
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Chained Library at Chelsea Old Church
This small collection of rare books was uniquely locked up for safe keeping.
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Black Cats of Carreras Cigarette Factory
Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.
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Cabmen’s Shelter in Russell Square
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
Brown Dog Statue
A memorial to a dog that inspired rioting in the streets of London.
London, England
K2 Telephone Boxes
The wooden telephone box hidden away in London's Piccadilly was the original prototype of the iconic kiosk.
London, England
Replica of the Golden Hinde
This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.
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Metropolitan Police Coat Hook
Installed at a chaotic intersection, this gave London traffic cops a place to hang their heavy woolen coats.
London, England
Roman Wharf Timber
The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.
London, England
Alfred Hitchcock's London Flat
One of the greatest movie directors of all time lived and worked in this London flat from 1926 to 1939.
