Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'
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Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'
London, England
One of London's lost rivers runs through a pipe over the tracks of this subway station.
Bolton-le-Sands, England
A limestone sculpture of a praying man resides over the site where 23 Chinese cockle pickers died.
Chester, England
A 168-foot tower, part of the abandoned Chester Leadworks facility.
Hayling Island, England
This concrete monster of a wreck lies in the mouth of Langstone Harbour as a monument to the incredible history of D-Day.
Ripponden, England
The house in the middle of the motorway.
Portsmouth, England
Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.
Llanrhystud, Wales
This mural honoring a drowned village has become a symbol of Welsh pride and patriotism.
Bristol, England
Perhaps the most obscure, simplistic Banksy installation found in Bristol or in the entire world.
Liverpool, England
This stone once marked the boundaries of Liverpool's medieval markets.
Eaglesham, Scotland
The biggest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom.
Bristol, England
An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.
Bath, England
In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.
Isle of Wight, England
The now-quiet remains of coastal artillery defenses that were used in both World Wars.
Devizes, England
The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Portsmouth, England
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.
Southport, England
The second-longest pier in the U.K. stretches a whole kilometer into the Irish Sea.
Tregynon, Wales
A grand mansion in rural mid-Wales gifted to the Welsh people by two sisters.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.
Birmingham, England
A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.
Buxton, England
A historic Georgian building and warm springs.
Glentrool, Scotland
A square stone tomb marks the spot where six men were killed while holding a service in Caldoris Wood.
Lavenham, England
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.