Nottingham, England
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Leeds, England
Horned Helmet of Henry VIII
The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.
York, England
Cat Statues of York
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
York, England
The Snickelways of York
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Shambles of York
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
National Railway Museum York
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.
London, England
Weaver's Field
This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.
London, England
The Soho Square Hut
The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.
London, England
Arnold Circus
A celebrated bandstand at the center of what was once the worst slum in London.
London, England
Premises Studio Music Studios and Cafe
London's most popular recording studio, located in the capital's East End, runs partly on solar power and has played host to some of the world's biggest acts.
London, England
Black Cats of Carreras Cigarette Factory
Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.
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
Shoreditch Town Hall
A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.
London, England
Traitors' Gate
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
London, England
Get Stuffed
Taxidermied animals galore, by appointment only.
London, England
Hackney City Farm
A flourishing garden with pigs, donkeys, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep.
London, England
The Tower Ravens
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Replica of the Golden Hinde
This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.
London, England
The Burlington Arcade Beadles
This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
London, England
Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market
The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.
London, England
Difference Engine #2
Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.
London, England
Pelicans of St James's Park
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
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.
