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Brighton, England
West Pier
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
50.8216, -0.1508
Edinburgh, Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
55.9471, -3.1928
Beamish, England
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Journey through this open museum where even employees remain true to period.
54.8817, -1.6588
Durham, England
Sanctuary Knocker
Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.
54.7732, -1.5764
Durham, England
Elvet Bridge
Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.
54.7759, -1.5734
London, England
Natural History Museum of London
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
51.4966, -0.1765
London, England
Mary Anning's Plesiosaur
This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.
51.4967, -0.1764
London, England
Chi-Chi the Giant Panda
The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.
51.4967, -0.1764
London, England
Platform 9 3/4
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
51.5322, -0.1240
London, England
Queen Mary's Garden
The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."
51.5275, -0.1518
Bristol, England
Pero's Bridge
This pedestrian footbridge honors Pero Jones, an enslaved African who lived in Bristol.
51.4501, -2.5979
Peterlee, England
Devil's Lapstone
This moss-covered boulder is said to be part of a diabolical plant to sabotage the Durham Cathedral's foundation.
54.7504, -1.3241
Paris, France
Pont de la Concorde
This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.
48.8634, 2.3196
Paris, France
Flame of Liberty
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
48.8647, 2.3014
Paris, France
Paris Space Invaders
The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.
48.8485, 2.3484
Paris, France
Shakespeare and Company
This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.
48.8526, 2.3471
Noisy-le-Grand, France
Espaces d’Abraxas
This stunningly massive housing complex is a go-to filming location for dystopian sci-fi cinema.
48.8404, 2.5426
Ingleton, England
The Ingleton Trail
This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.
54.1543, -2.4715
North Yorkshire, England
Gordale Scar
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
54.0676, -2.1340
North Yorkshire, England
Malham Cove
Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.
54.0725, -2.1579
Sheffield, England
Women of Steel
A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.
53.3805, -1.4713
Alnwick, England
Alnwick Castle
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.
55.4156, -1.7059
Alnwick, England
Barter Books
This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.
55.4098, -1.6992
Alnwick, England
Alnwick Poison Garden
The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."
55.4114, -1.6998
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