History in the United Kingdom

A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

Great Britain's only hat-making museum.

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

Perhaps the only prehistoric monument with its very own public bus stop.

This romantic, decaying 13th-century ruin on the edge of Sherwood Forest is reputedly one of England's most haunted places.

An abandoned quarrying village turned commune is now a hub for learning the Welsh language.

Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”

The excellent acoustics of this natural amphitheater made it a popular preaching spot for the founder of the Methodist Church.

The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

The "Heroine of Dunkirk" rescued over 7,000 Allied troops during the historic World War II evacuation.

A plaque marks the underground site of one of London's "lost rivers."

The patches of trees pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.

A relic from one of London's worst 19th-century slums.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.