London, England
Hand of St. Etheldreda
One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.
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London, England
One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.
London, England
Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.
Norwich, England
This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.
Norwich, England
One of the oldest bridges in Norwich was used during the English witch trials and is said to be haunted.
Cambridge, England
One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.
Cambridge, England
An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
London, England
Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.
London, England
This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.
London, England
This plaque in one of London's oldest public hospitals commemorates the first meeting of two of Britain's most famous literary heroes: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
London, England
Likely the first car with an internal combustion engine constructed in the United Kingdom.
London, England
The ruins of a church destroyed by both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, now turned into a peaceful garden.
London, England
A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.
London, England
Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.
London, England
Preserved behind glass, the ruins of a medieval building used to store human remains.
England
A historic house left in "dramatic still life."
York, England
After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.
London, England
A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.
London, England
An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.
London, England
This knockout museum lies in a sleepy corner of London.
London, England
This may be the last of London's wooden pavements, which were once a common sight in the city.
London, England
Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler's British headquarters.
London, England
According to legend, this tomb holds the secrets to time travel.