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Manchester, England

Boardman’s Entry

A tiny, hidden alleyway dedicated to the father of meteorology.
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London, England

Nomadic Community Gardens

This secret garden has bloomed into London's most unique hub of urban creativity.
Emma Kumer Added by Emma Kumer
London, England

Stairway to Heaven Memorial

An inverted staircase above the entrance to the Bethnal Green Underground Station functions as a memorial for people who lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster in the U.K. during World War II.
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Manchester, England

Afflecks

Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.
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London, England

Arnold Circus

A celebrated bandstand at the center of what was once the worst slum in London.
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London, England

Huntsman & Sons

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.
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Manchester, England

The Undamaged Red Post Box

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.
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York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
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Cambridge, England

Reality Checkpoint

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
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London, England

'The World Turned Upside Down'

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.
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Manchester, England

The Manchester Bee

Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
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Cambridge, England

'Teleport-o-Matic'

One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.
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York, England

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Cambridge, England

Newton's Apple Tree, Trinity College

This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
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London, England

Tower of London Barbary Lion Skulls

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Charing Cross Mural

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Brighton, England

West Pier

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
London, England

Beigel Bake

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Cambridge, England

Corpus Clock & Chronophage

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
DrArroganto Added by DrArroganto
Manchester, England

Mr Smith's Dream

A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.
Added by na7m0
London, England

10 Adam Street

England's most famous front door has an accidental doppelganger.
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Cambridge, England

Mathematical Bridge

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Added by melissaowens99
York, England

The York Ghost Merchants

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
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London, England

The Tower of London Menagerie

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden