Whitby, England
Scoresby's Polar Bear
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
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Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Walney, England
On this small spit of land, the person who runs the public house is considered the King of Piel Island.
Byards Leap, England
According to legend, this is the site where a blind horse killed a local witch.
London, England
This small, round building is the entrance to a bomb shelter built in anticipation of World War II.
Denby Dale, England
A giant dish used in this village's long tradition of baking absurdly large meat pies now serves as a flowerbed.
Mucklestone, England
Sitting among the tombstones and trees, this anvil tells a story of crowns, conflicts, and craftsmanship.
Cenarth, Wales
A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.
Liverpool, England
These rose marble urinals are the most luxurious loos in Liverpool.
Southampton, England
Built as part of a "sludge fleet" that transported sewage, this historic steamship now mostly moves people.
Washington, England
According to local legends, a monstrous worm once wrapped itself around this hill by the River Wear.
Manchester, England
A hunk of prehistoric lava rests amid the Gothic architecture of a campus quad.
Manchester, England
This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.
Manchester, England
Despite having a dome made of papier-mâché this tiny observatory has survived for over a century.
Manchester, England
A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.
Yokohama, Japan
Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.
Shere, England
In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.
Ilkeston, England
How did a literal hole in a wall become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in this English town?
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.
Cambridge, England
An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
Chester, England
Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.