Alderwasley, England
Betty Kenny's Tree
This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."
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Alderwasley, England
This 2,000-year-old tree inspired the nursery rhyme "Rock-a-bye Baby."
Town End, England
A collection of early 19th century trams set in a reconstructed period village.
Matlock, England
A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.
Cromford, England
The world's first successful water-powered cotton mill paved the way for the factories of the British Industrial Revolution.
Cowling, England
Yorkshire’s largest boulder has a storied past associated with Druids and witches.
Pateley Bridge, England
The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
London, England
The only university zoological museum in London houses extinct animals, bizarre natural history specimens, and a Micrarium of microscopic creatures.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Brampton Bierlow, England
A folly built to satisfy a gentleman's bet that he could drive his horses through the eye of a needle.
Glossop, England
The wreck of a B-29 Superfortress now stands as a memorial left in the moors.
Bamford, England
This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.
Annfield Plain, England
A striking testament to the industrial past.
England
This viaduct looks more like something from a Victorian dream.
Chillingham, England
This statue of a celebrated soldier was removed from Dublin and reinstalled in rural Northumberland.
Laneshawbridge, England
This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.
Rawtenstall, England
The last of the 19th-century booze-free bars has been slinging teetotal tonics for over a century.
Rawtenstall, England
This tower is all that remains of a 19th-century schoolhouse that became a famous music venue before its destruction.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This Viking-inspired miniature golf course features a pirate ship and views of Icelandic landscapes.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The remains of a hospital that housed over 200 leprosy patients.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.
Budapest, Hungary
The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.
Budapest, Hungary
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
Budapest, Hungary
From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.