The location Geoffrey Chaucer and tale-telling pilgrims set off for Canterbury in April 1386.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

Over several decades, one of London’s most iconic city gates was dismantled, moved out of the city, and then moved back.

Spitalfields' regal market goat is said to be a monument to the area's migrant population but most are pretty sure it's just a goat.

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

A secluded green oasis amidst the towering skyscrapers, bears an unusual moniker that reflects one of the city's oldest guilds.

A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.

An open air haven for tropical monkeys in the damp moors of the English country.

This 1776 beacon on the coast of Wales is said to have a ghost called Raymond, the last lighthouse keeper.

This 6th-century church honors St. Tudno, the patron saint of Llandudno.

A 13th-century fortified manor house that was once sieged during the English Civil War.

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.