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
This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
Devizes, England
The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.
Devizes, England
Legend says the people of Wiltshire got their "Moonraker" nickname from this small pond.
Rowde, England
This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal has been designated the same level of heritage protection as Stonehenge.
Totnes, England
Once a year a small English town gets together to chase oranges down a steep hill in honor of a legendary accident.
Totnes, England
One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.
Totnes, England
A ruined castle has more than its fair share of legends and ghost stories.
Caernarfon, Wales
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
Blaenau Gwent, Wales
A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Isle of Anglesey, Wales
The lighthouse is on a island which is connected to another island, which is connected to another island, which is connected to one of the largest islands in the world.
Moelfre, Wales
These haunting ruins belong to an ancient village that once had one hell of a view.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
London, England
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
London, England
Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
London, England
Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.
London, England
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.