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The abbey at Westminster is full of markers honoring those that have come before. If you look closely, you'll see names of the dead carved into several of the dark tiles in this hallway.

Gothic details are carved into a variety of spaces throughout Westminster Abbey, including this iron window covering overlooking a courtyard.

One of the library buildings at the University of Oxford, this striking, round building was built in the 1700s.

As a librarian in training, I bow down at the sight of one of the oldest and largest libraries in England.

We admittedly came to see this church because its roof has excellent views of the city of Oxford.

The church has a narrow parapet where one can circle around the roof and see the city of Oxford below. Here, you see a Renaissance-era statue overlooking All Souls College in the background.

These Gothic buildings date back to the founding of the college in the 1400s.

When one thinks of sport in England, one generally thinks of the annual tennis competition played on grass at Wimbledon.

Currently home to Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham was transformed into a home fit for a king under Kings George VI and his brother William IV, with Queen Victoria expanding it into the building we know today.

Nestled into Kensington Gardens and close to Hyde Park, this royal palace is surrounded by lush greenery. Originally known as the birthplace of Queen Victoria, it's now home to many of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, including eventual heir Prince…