Edinburgh, Scotland
Netherbow Bell
The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These plaques located in a court preserve a small piece of Edinburgh's history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Stirling, Scotland
A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.
Alexandria, Scotland
Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.
Glasgow, Scotland
"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."
London, England
One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.
London, England
A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
London, England
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.
London, England
This statue of one of the engineers who created the London Underground hides a ventilation shaft for the tube lines that run under the street.
London, England
The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.