We had walked across Tower Bridge in order to go into the Tower of London. The best laid plans of mice and men... When we got there, there was an enormous queue for tickets and it was spitting with rain. Small discussion about what else to do, and we headed over towards the tube station intending on finding some lunch. What I found on the way was a memorial to sailors who have died at sea. It was huge, covering both the Navy and civilian vessels. It's at Trinity Square Gardens at Tower Hill. 
There was also this little side bit that was for people who have died for their faith, country or ideals, but not in war. The oldest one was for Simon of Sudbury, Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1381.
I love the fact that I stumble upon this kind of history without searching it out.
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