Oxford, England
The Sheldonian Theatre
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
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Oxford, England
A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.
Oxford, England
This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.
Oxford, England
The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.
Cambridge, England
This hill is all that remains of Cambridge’s former castle.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Cambridge, England
This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
Cambridge, England
Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.
Cambridge, England
A monument to one of the most famous modernist Chinese poems and its poet.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Beer, England
This Roman quarry once held secret masses and smuggler's contraband and is now home to rare species of bats.
London, England
An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
Tring, England
The incredible private taxidermy collection of an eccentric zoologist.
Jordans, England
The remains of the man who founded Pennsylvania lie in an unassuming grave in the English countryside.
Boroughbridge, England
At 22 feet tall, these Bronze Age monoliths are some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom.
Darlington, England
A locomotive made from 185,000 bricks celebrates the town's pioneering railway history.
Darlington, England
The world's oldest railway bridge in continuous use.
Darlington, England
A piece of public art commemorating the world's first Black professional footballer.
Barnard Castle, England
This building was once a town hall, a fire station, a prison, a dairy market, and the target for two marksmen.
Forest-in-Teesdale, England
These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.
Stanhope, England
This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.
Penrith, England
Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.
Whipsnade, England
This unusual geoglyph was built as a warning so low-flying aircraft wouldn't scare the zoo animals.