Oxford, England
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.
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Oxford, England
Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.
Birmingham, England
This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Holywell, Wales
The oldest continual pilgrimage site in Britain was supposedly created by a gruesome beheading.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
Oxford, England
J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Liverpool, England
The tower was originally used as a chimney for the waste incinerator of St Johns Precinct and Market.
Saint Fagans, Wales
Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
Chesterfield, England
The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Liverpool, England
This abandoned lock-up was saved because of its connection to a local football team.
Solihull, England
This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.