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Merlin Satellite.

Helston, England

Goonhilly Earth Station

Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere are among the largest and oldest satellite dishes on the planet.

The Rocket as preserved in the Science Museum, London

Shildon, England

The ‘Rocket' Locomotive

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

Wellington Arch

London, England

Wellington Arch

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Queen Charlotte Street.

Windsor, England

Queen Charlotte Street

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

The footbridge was used to take prisoners from the City gaol on site of No.1 Upper Northgate Street (qv) to the former Chapel of St John in the south wing of the Bluecoat School.

Chester, England

Bridge Of Sighs

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.

Eden Camp

Malton, England

Eden Camp

WWII artifacts, including the building itself.

The elaborate top of the tower.

Halifax, England

Wainhouse Tower

This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.

Arnside Bore

Arnside, England

Arnside Bore

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

The box tunnel flooded with light

Box, England

Box Tunnel Entrance

The designer of this railway tunnel added a birthday present for himself.

Fye Bridge

Norwich, England

Fye Bridge

One of the oldest bridges in Norwich was used during the English witch trials and is said to be haunted.

Odeon Covent Garden

London, England

Odeon Covent Garden

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

Welcome to the Under the Pier Show.

Southwold, England

Under the Pier Show

A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.

St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse

London, England

St. Bartholomew’s Gatehouse

One of London’s rare Tudor-era buildings is a fate-defying gatehouse for a church.

Ribblehead Viaduct

Chapel-le-Dale, England

Ribblehead Viaduct

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

Four Shire Stone.

Moreton-in-Marsh, England

Four Shire Stone

The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.

The vaulted wooden ceiling.

Bamburgh, England

Teak Ceiling at Bamburgh Castle

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.

Rochester Castle

Rochester, England

Rochester Castle

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

View from inside Glasgow tram

Town End, England

Crich Tramway Village

A collection of early 19th century trams set in a reconstructed period village.

Stoodley Pike Monument

Todmorden, England

Stoodley Pike Monument

A stone obelisk towering over the surrounding countrysides beckons hikers across the rolling moors.

Eleanor Rigby Statue

Liverpool, England

Eleanor Rigby Statue

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

Whitby Wishing Chair.

Whitby, England

Whitby Wishing Chair

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

Coffin bench.

Whitby, England

199 Steps Coffin Benches

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

Wimborne Minster Model Town

Wimborne Minster, England

Wimborne Minster Model Town

This tiny town features a tiny town that acts as a 3D snapshot of the town during the 1950s.

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