Glencoe, Scotland
Massacre of Glencoe Monument
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
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Glencoe, Scotland
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Southampton, England
A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Erected in memory of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was born close to this spot, this statue commemorates the author and his famous detective.
County Derry, Northern Ireland
A museum dedicated to the tragedy of Bloody Sunday.
Manchester, England
The remnants of a depressing public toilet are now a hub of ever evolving street art.
Castleton, England
Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.
Chapel-le-Dale, England
This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.
London, England
This plaque in one of London's oldest public hospitals commemorates the first meeting of two of Britain's most famous literary heroes: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Oxford, England
The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.
Nottingham, England
When it came to designing his own small office building, the eccentric architect wasn't afraid to show the world what he could do.
Birmingham, England
A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.
Manchester, England
This small record store was a favorite of Oasis's Noel and Liam Gallagher, who mentioned it in one of their early songs.
Whitby, England
Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.
Preston, England
Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.
Caernarfon, Wales
This Welsh hotel is the spiritual home of the British 1953 Everest expedition, the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."
Whitby, England
These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.
London, England
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Despite what a Thai tourism board might want you to think, this white-sand beach is in fact located on a Scottish island.
Manchester, England
The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.
London, England
A living memorial to the trees London lost during the Great Storm of 1987.
London, England
King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.