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Derbyshire, England

Blue Lagoon of Buxton

This beautiful "lagoon" is actually a toxic soup filled with cars, carcasses, and trash. When warnings couldn't stop people from going for a dip, the town dyed it black.
Southport, England

Red Rum Mural

A striking piece of street art in Southport depicting a much-loved racehorse.
John McFadzean Added by John McFadzean
Southport, England

Southport Pier

The second-longest pier in the U.K. stretches a whole kilometer into the Irish Sea.
Added by oceanparadox
York, England

Battle of Marston Moor Monument

A monolith stands at the site of the most significant battle ever fought on British soil.
Jim F Added by Jim F
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
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York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Added by duncanchappell
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
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Salford, England

Lark Hill Place

This dreamy street will transport you to wintertime in Victorian England.
Jonny Keen Added by Jonny Keen
Warrington, England

Golden Gates

This very ornate Victorian gateway seems completely out of place in the modern industrial city of Warrington.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Anderton, England

Anderton Boat Lift

The world’s oldest boat lift is also known in the United Kingdom as the "Cathedral of the Canals" and one of the "Seven Wonders of the Waterways."
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Manchester, England

Statue of Michael Jackson

Fulham F.C. imploded once everyone excised its giant, hated tribute to the King of Pop.
paulypaul Added by paulypaul
Manchester, England

Rolls-Royce Reg. No. AX148

One of the oldest Rolls-Royce automobiles in existence, this vehicle was once driven by Henry Royce himself.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Lincolnshire, England

Marshall's Yard

Once the largest factory complex in all of Europe, this converted shopping center celebrates its industrial past in a big way.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Chester, England

The Cobweb Picture

Chester Cathedral is home to a unique painting crafted on a canvas of cobwebs.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Chester, England

Bridge Of Sighs

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.
Gavin Added by Gavin
Chester, England

Chester Imp

A mysterious demonic figure peers down from its perch within the gorgeous Chester Cathedral.
AZawacki Added by AZawacki
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Beatles Statue of Almaty

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.
Added by Tawsam
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Medeu

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.
taotaoholmes Added by taotaoholmes
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Statue of Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.
lobbmw Added by lobbmw
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Ascension Cathedral

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.
lobbmw Added by lobbmw
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Zelionyj Bazaar

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.
Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki
Manchester, England

Temple 2000

A small statue shaped like the grill of a Rolls-Royce marks the suburban location where the company’s first automobiles were manufactured.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Manchester, England

Where Rolls Met Royce

Two of the most notable names in automobile history are commemorated at the place where they're said to have first met.
Dark Nebula Deluxe Added by Dark Nebula Deluxe
Athens, Greece

Panathenaic Stadium Passage

Gladiators once walked this ancient, subterranean passage.
dangerscuba Added by dangerscuba