One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

The preserved left hand of a saint once known as "the Pearl of York."

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

Some of England's last cave dwellers lived and worked within this huge cave.

These unique stepping stones hug a river's edge to take hikers on a journey through a limestone gorge.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

This petite cutlery factory sits on the foundations of a defunct gasworks.

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.