History & Culture in London

Discover 34 history & culture in London.

London, England

Nimrud Lens

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.

London, England

The Molehill on The Equestrian Statue of William III

This statue includes the molehill that toppled a king.

London, England

Tower Hill Execution Site

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

A photo in the main room at Queer Britain.

London, England

Queer Britain

A small museum that celebrates the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in England.

The Meeting Place

London, England

The Meeting Place

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

Wellington Arch

London, England

Wellington Arch

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Fulham Pottery Kiln

London, England

Fulham Pottery Kiln

Crafted by one of the first makers of stoneware in England.

London, England

Dog and Pot Sculpture

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.

London, England

Thomas Becket Plaque

Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.

Stationers' Hall

London, England

Stationers' Hall

This building contains a door only used by members of the royal family.

Alcove From Old London Bridge

London, England

Alcove From Old London Bridge

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

London, England

Benjamin Franklin House

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

Sotheby's Sekhmet

London, England

Sotheby's Sekhmet

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

The Vincent Street Fireplace

London, England

The Vincent Street Fireplace

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

Shepherdess Walk Mosaics

London, England

Shepherdess Walk Mosaics

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Hanging coffin of Pinner

London, England

Floating Coffin of Pinner

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.