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Lullington, England
Lullington Church of the Good Shepherd
This tiny church is one of England's smallest.
Lewes, England
The Lewes Shark Weather Vane
This toothy tower topper commemorates a valuable shark that washed ashore nearby.
Wilmington, England
The Wilmington 'Madonna'
This church is home to a 1,600-year-old tree, but also a mysterious carved figure who may have been a pagan idol.
Birmingham, England
Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris Stained Glass Windows
A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.
Dunsfold, England
St Mary's and All Saints Church & Holy Well
An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.
Bramley, England
The Church of St. James' Wall Paintings
The walls of this village church are decorated by two unique religious works of art.
Bristol, England
Model of the Matthew
A miniature version of the ship that took John Cabot from Bristol to Newfoundland.
London, England
'The Wisdom of Solomon' Stone Pyramid
This mysterious pyramid is said to be part of a complex web of occult and Freemason symbols.
Bristol, England
John Cabot's Whalebone
A 15th-century whalebone is tucked away in an unassuming corner of this medieval church.
Stoney Middleton, England
St. Martin's Church
This 15th-century church was once described as the ugliest in England.
Bridlington, England
Priory Church of St. Mary
One of the oldest Augustinian houses, this church is reminiscent of the rich history of England.
Winchester, England
Curle’s Passage Riddle
Four hundred years ago, this turned-about message was carved into one of Winchester Cathedral's exterior walls.
Pickering, England
Church of St. Peter & St. Paul
Remarkable medieval wall paintings decorate this 12th-century, dog-friendly church.
Brentwood, England
St Mary the Virgin, Great Warley
An Art Nouveau church decorated in mother-of-pearl and aluminum.
Burgh Saint Peter, England
The Tower of St Mary's Church
The story behind this uniquely-shaped tower involves ancient empires, local legends, and new words.
Nately Scures, England
Mermaid of Nately Scures
From amidst her whirling waves, this mermaid sees all who pass through St. Swithun’s Church. If local legends are to be believed, she serves as a warning.
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