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The grooves of the mizmaze were likely carved during the 18th century.

Winchester, England

The Winchester Mizmaze

A rare labyrinth-style path carved into a historic hill.

The Station Building from the car park

Micheldever Station, England

Micheldever Station Red Wheel

Commemorating the first recorded car journey in the United Kingdom, a 56-mile trip that defied the speed limit the whole way.

'Penelope' Sculpture

Liverpool, England

'Penelope' Sculpture

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

Superlambanana

Liverpool, England

Superlambanana

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

Exterior.

Liverpool, England

Western Approaches Museum

The grand complex of buildings that comprise Liverpool's Exchange Flags includes a vast World War II bunker that has been frozen in time.

The old Martins Bank in Liverpool.

Liverpool, England

Martins Bank Building

Most of Britain's gold reserve was secretly stashed here after the start of World War II.

Sanctuary Stone

Liverpool, England

Sanctuary Stone

This stone once marked the boundaries of Liverpool's medieval markets.

Eleanor Rigby Statue

Liverpool, England

Eleanor Rigby Statue

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

Statue of Byrhtnoth

Maldon, England

Statue of Byrhtnoth

This statue commemorates one of medieval England’s most courageous heroes.

The ogre's watchful eyes.

Ipswich, England

The Ogre of Eagle Street

This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.

The Famous Giles Family

Ipswich, England

The Famous Giles Family

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.

Statue of Cardinal Wolsey

Ipswich, England

Cardinal Wolsey Statue

A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

The Haçienda Apartments

Manchester, England

The Haçienda Apartments

This building's name and a plaque are all that's left of what was probably the most important nightclub of the Madchester music scene.

Aerial photo of Baffins Pond

Portsmouth, England

The Micronations of Baffins Pond

Three tiny islands in a Portsmouth pond are at the center of disputed land claims from a number of competing micronations.

Roses.

Portsmouth, England

Lumps Fort aka Southsea Rose Garden

A picturesque garden with a surprising past.

Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth, England

Spinnaker Tower

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

Hatch the Mary Rose Dog

Portsmouth, England

Hatch the Mary Rose Dog

Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.

The Caisson with the Hayling Island Landing in the background

Hayling Island, England

Mulberry Harbour Wreck

This concrete monster of a wreck lies in the mouth of Langstone Harbour as a monument to the incredible history of D-Day.

St. George's Circus

London, England

St. George’s Circus

At the center of London’s oldest roundabout stands an obelisk that was erected in 1771, but spent several decades elsewhere.

The Manningtree Ox

Manningtree, England

The Manningtree Ox

This sculpture pays homage to Shakespeare and his reference to a Manningtree tradition.

The memorial.

Colchester, England

Essex Witch Hunt Victims Memorial

Centuries later, the victims of Great Britain's greatest hysteria are finally being remembered.

Recreation of remains found directly below.

Colchester, England

Colchester’s Roman Circus

It's believed emperor Hadrian himself funded this once architectural wonder.

Endangered Species Doorway

London, England

Endangered Species Doorway

An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.

Tower of Light

Manchester, England

Tower of Light

When the city of Manchester built a new centralized heating network, they did it with style.

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