Birkenhead, England
U-534
After mysteriously refusing to surrender at the end of World War II this sunken submarine was only salvaged in a search for Nazi gold.
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Birkenhead, England
After mysteriously refusing to surrender at the end of World War II this sunken submarine was only salvaged in a search for Nazi gold.
Moulton, England
Every July, men dressed as giant crows dance around a scarecrow who comes to life.
Toxteth, England
17th century puritan church with connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
Newark, England
The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.
Bamburgh, England
This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Birchover, England
This mysterious hilltop collection of Druid carvings isn't quite what it seems.
Stanton Lees, England
Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.
Withernsea, England
This two-towered gateway is all that remains of the unluckiest pier in the world.
Tabley, England
This Cheshire museum has cuckoo clocks, a rare pipe organ and vintage motorbikes. But mostly cuckoo clocks.
Worksop, England
English Protestants once criticized this enormous private chapel for being too ornate.
Bolsover, England
This restored 17th century "conduit house," often mistaken for a watchtower, actually supplied water to nearby Bolsover Castle.
Whitehaven, England
Local legends say that fairies used to dance in the moonlight here and invite handsome young men into their grottoes.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Buxton, England
This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.
Warrington, England
In Warrington’s Golden Square, it's always tea time.
Buxton, England
Once the largest unsupported dome in the world, beating out the Pantheon and St Peters in Rome.
Hermitage, Scotland
This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.
Old Whittington, England
A secret meeting in this small cottage changed the course of British history.
Aughton, England
The town of Argleton has a postal code and appears on maps and even real estate listings, yet it does not exist.
Gainsborough, England
Once the largest factory complex in all of Europe, this converted shopping center celebrates its industrial past in a big way.
Gainsborough, England
A medieval relic whose great hall once hosted Mayflower pilgrims, one of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives, and plenty of royal intrigue.
Alnwick, England
This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.
Sheffield, England
This old Victorian bathhouse is fed by an ancient spring.