Ely, England
Octagon Tower
A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
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Ely, England
A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
Cambridge, England
Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Saltergate, England
Legend says that Wade the Giant scooped up a handful of earth to throw at his wife, leaving behind this round valley.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Whitby, England
This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.
Whitby, England
These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.
Whitby, England
A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Whitby, England
The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.
Whitby, England
These carved, weathered stones once gave mail carriers and pub goers a leg up.
Goathland, England
Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
Thirsk, England
England's largest white horse isn't even white.
Malton, England
WWII artifacts, including the building itself.
Knaresborough, England
Hidden in the woods behind this English estate lies a Victorian pet cemetery.
Knaresborough, England
A 600-year-old mini shrine guarded by a sword-wielding knight hides in a crumbling cliff face.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
York, England
This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.