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One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

The childhood home of Earth's alien chameleon is a humble Brixton flat.

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

This landmark church concealed a crypt packed with bones that was discovered thanks to the London Blitz.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

This long-hidden space above Westminster Abbey now displays the battle gear of the legendary King Henry V.

Once thought to be the mysterious work of a witchy prophetess, a well with unusual properties turns objects into "stone".

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

Remnants of cells from the most notorious London prison may lie in the basement of a rare Victorian Gin Palace.

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts.

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.

This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.