Tattershall, England
Fireplaces of Tattershall Castle
The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.
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Tattershall, England
The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.
London, England
The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.
Oxford, England
The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.
Covehithe, England
A 17th-century church is nestled within the walls of a 15th-century ruin.
Halifax, England
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
Holmrook, England
One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.
London, England
This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.
Burnham-on-Sea, England
The unusual stilted beacon is the town's only active lighthouse.
London, England
Home of one of history's most famous cartoonists just as he left it.
Devon, England
This trail follows unique stone railroad tracks and a historic waterway to the south coast of Devon.
Canterbury, England
A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.
Thetford, England
This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.
Margate, England
This forgotten chalk mine was reopened thanks to a massive effort from the local community.
Exmouth, England
Two women with a flair for both adventure and artful clutter created this singular round home.
Isle of Wight, England
This lighthouse was crafted as penitence for the theft of wine bound for a monastery.
Bishop's Castle, England
The oldest working Brewery in Britain.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Bowness-on-Windermere, England
This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.
London, England
An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Thorpeness, England
Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.
Coventry, England
The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Dudley, England
This pub can leave even the sober feeling slightly unsteady.