Great Yarmouth, England
Suspension Bridge Disaster Memorial
On May 2, 1845, crowds gathered to watch a clown and four geese sail upstream in a bathtub. Then disaster struck.
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Great Yarmouth, England
On May 2, 1845, crowds gathered to watch a clown and four geese sail upstream in a bathtub. Then disaster struck.
Bures, England
A hill carving of the legendary dragon that terrorized the village of Bures in the Middle Ages.
Hastings, England
Tradition says that William the Conqueror dined on this stone after landing his Norman invasion fleet nearby.
West Mersea, England
This stretch of beach is the site of a prime watering hole and a primate watchtower.
Żebbuġ, Malta
People have been making salt here using traditional methods for centuries.
Penrith, England
Legends say this red sandstone monolith and the dozens of smaller boulders that surround it were once a coven of witches—before a Scottish wizard turned them all to stone.
Duddo, England
There were once more than five stones in this ancient monument.
Ipswich, England
This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.
Ipswich, England
This public bathroom is guarded by a flyswatter-wielding army major.
Ipswich, England
On the side of Christchurch Mansion is an enigmatic block of dark limestone that dates back to 14th-century Belgium.
Suffolk, England
A 550-square-meter micro-nation off the coast of Britain.
Covehithe, England
A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.
Southwold, England
Keep a lookout for replicas of this wooden soldier hiding in plain sight all around town.
Blaxhall, England
Blaxhall's burgeoning boulder can't help putting on a few extra stones.
Leiston, England
An abbey dedicated to St. Mary, and homed Canon Regulars following Premonstratensian rule.
Thorpeness, England
Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.
York, England
The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Sudbury, England
At this fountain, Pongo and Missis of "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," stopped to drink.
Tattingstone, England
An 18th-century estate owner thought these cottages were an eyesore, so he artfully disguised them as a church.
Mistley, England
This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.
Thetford, England
This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.
Winchester, England
This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.
Great Leighs, England
Near this allegedly haunted pub, you can find strong spirits on the rocks.