Unusual Discoveries in London

When visiting London, tourists can enjoy a steam bath within a church or explore chilling methods on the attic floor of the ancient opera house museum.

Unusual Discoveries in London

London is a hub of cultural and historical significance, attracting tourists worldwide. Apart from its world-famous landmarks, London also boasts numerous mysterious locations that intrigue curious travelers.

Museum on the Attic Floor

The Old Operating Theatre (the museum of the ancient opera house) is hidden in the shadows of the Shard – the skyscraper next to London Bridge. To enter, visitors must pass through a small wooden door and climb the spiral staircase of 32 steps to the attic floor. This place was once Thomas' church.

Stepping inside, you'll discover a chilling world – the realm of surgeries and bizarre treatment methods. This area was sealed for over 100 years and was unearthed in 1956. Raymon Russell, a researcher of St Thomas Hospital's history, decided to open the attic floor.

Steam Bath in a Church

Finnish – a beautiful and modern church located in Southeast London is the meeting place of Finns living in the UK capital. They are open-minded and always welcome visitors to the church, especially during traditional Finnish steam baths. This ritual takes place from Tuesday to Sunday, with separate times for men and women. If you need accommodation, you can also book a room, fully equipped and furnished in Scandinavian style.

Skateboard Graveyard

Located under Hungerford Bridge, spanning the River Thames, is a pier where you'll find a “skateboard graveyard”. Here, there are countless broken skateboards. It's a place for people to reminisce about familiar skateboards like old friends. They are thrown down with force until they break.

Beer Graves Buried under Trees

In the cemetery behind St Pancras Old Church, there are hundreds of stone tablets arranged around a yew tree. They were placed by the poet and novelist Thomas Hardy, who also worked as an architect apprentice in the King’s Cross area in the mid-19th century. Hardy had to exhume and relocate corpses to make way for the railway. The old tombstones he repositioned around a living yew tree still stand today.

Enjoy City Views for Free from Above

Located in the heart of London, One New Change shopping center boasts a large array of fashion outlets. Since its opening in 2010, it has also been home to one of the most stunning city viewpoints. Admission is free, and a fast elevator will take you to the top floor, where there's a partially open roof for visitors to enjoy expansive vistas.

Attend School from the Victorian Era

The Ragged School Museum is a complex of three buildings by the canal, once the largest free school in London. On the first Sunday of each month, you can attend classes in rooms built in the Victorian architectural style, with actors dressed in period clothing depicting classroom scenes.

Meet Pigs, Goats, and Sheep in the Heart of London

To escape the hustle and bustle of the capital city, head to Mudchute, a community charity with a farm, horse stables, and daycare center right in the heart of East London. Another option is Freightliners City Farm, located in the Islington area. The variety of animals nurtured here is extensive, ranging from pigs, goats, and sheep to newly hatched chickens.

According to Vnexpress.net

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Reference: Travel Handbook Mytour