Amesbury, England
Stonehenge
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
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Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Salisbury, England
Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
Salisbury, England
The twice-stolen hand of an alleged card cheat, with its final set of playing cards.
Combe, England
Death hangs in the air here, where a 17th-century gibbet has been erected on a Neolithic tomb.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Winchester, England
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.
Winchester, England
This cathedral's stained-glass patchwork of psychedelic colors and shapes was put in place long before the swinging 60s.
Winchester, England
This public lavatory is home to a mini museum that explores toilets through time.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Durham, England
Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.
Pickering, England
Remarkable medieval wall paintings decorate this 12th-century, dog-friendly church.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
York, England
This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
Chester, England
The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.
Chester, England
A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.
Chester, England
Chester Cathedral is home to a unique painting crafted on a canvas of cobwebs.
Abergele, Wales
One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
Denbigh, Wales
Also known as "Leicester's Folly," this almost cathedral was left unfinished and in ruins.
Denbigh, Wales
Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.
Manchester, England
Over 70 independent businesses have set up shop in this former Victorian department store.