The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

The grave of Mrs. Reginald Hargreaves, who inspired the tale 'Alice in Wonderland.'

The biologist's fossilized headstone was meant to reflect his love of nature. Its, ahem, unusual shape is probably just a coincidence.

A sense of bewilderment encounters visitors when they happen upon this former railway bridge.

The author of Frankenstein is buried here, along with her parents and the heart of her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

The last known resting place of the king who united England.

An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The sculpture is made of more than 100,000 knives collected to raise awareness about violence.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.