The British monarchy's stamp collection is one of the most impressive in all of Europe revealing generations of royal nerdery.

The world's oldest optical museum is an odd collection where the exhibits look at you.

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

Explore nearly 400 years of English middle-class home life.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

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

This knockout museum lies in a sleepy corner of London.

This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.

The Art Deco artwork depicts gilded carriers of deadly illnesses.