Architectural Oddities in England

A rare example of a building constructed specifically for catching eels.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

The eccentricities of a former lord include painted pigeons of his manor house, a series of pointless plaques, and a folly built simply to peeve the public.

Hidden behind an industrial area, this is one of the very few such transporter bridges in existence.

Cathedral-like Victorian vaults are hidden within this iconic bridge.

The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.

This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.

These rose marble urinals are the most luxurious loos in Liverpool.

The historic villages and towns of Suffolk are filled with wonky wooden beam houses painted an unusual shade of pink. Unknown to many though, this sweet shade has a bloody history.

What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.

This giant wooden treehouse within a sprawling garden has its own eatery.

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.

An 18th-century estate owner thought these cottages were an eyesore, so he artfully disguised them as a church.

This five-star hotel was originally a swanky parking garage.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.