Faringdon, England
The Faringdon F.U.N. and Folly Tower
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.
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Faringdon, England
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.
Binsey, England
This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.
England
Surreal riveted sea forts once protected the Kent shores from German attack.
England
No one is sure what to do with this WWII shipwreck that sits at the bottom of the Thames, still loaded with tons of explosives.
Bruges, Belgium
Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.
Antwerp, Belgium
The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.
Ghent, Belgium
This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Antwerp, Belgium
This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.
Antwerp, Belgium
A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.
Amlwch, Wales
The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Bodnant Hall, Wales
A breathtaking flower tunnel bursts with beautiful golden blossoms.
Lyme Regis, England
A midnight snack that lights up the night.
Charmouth, England
Cliffs full of fossils at the portal to England's Jurassic Coast.
Kirkby Lonsdale, England
A beautiful medieval bridge allegedly constructed by the Devil.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
Saint Davids, Wales
The remains of a small medieval chapel mark the legendary birthplace of the patron saint of Wales.
Saint Davids, Wales
A Neolithic tomb hidden among a spectacular boulder-strewn stretch of coast.
Crymych, Wales
The Stonehenge of Wales is one of the grandest neolithic dolmens still in existence.
Llanrhystud, Wales
This mural honoring a drowned village has become a symbol of Welsh pride and patriotism.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.
Port Eynon, Wales
The seaside ruins of an ancient salt production facility.
Llangennith, Wales
A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.