Oxford, England
The Painted Room Oxford
This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.
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Oxford, England
This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.
Stamford, England
England’s ancient oak tree has such an impressive girth, people have been hosting parties within the hollow trunk for centuries.
Normanton, England
The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.
Grantham, England
Isaac Newton's former home, where the famous apple tree still stands.
Geddington, England
A 13th-century stone bridge and ford across the River Ise
Kilpeck, England
Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.
Wiltshire, England
This neolithic stone was once used for ceremonial practices similar to its neighbor Stonehenge.
Oxford, England
An obsolete, long-forgotten advertising character lingers on this Sainsbury’s balcony railings.
Kilpeck, England
Beasts and branches swirl in sandstone carvings, interrupted by one strange creature.
Shaw, England
Evidence of a bullet that nearly killed King Charles I—or is it?
Deddington, England
The remains of what was once a motte-and-bailey castle, these earthworks offer visitors a tangible connection to England’s medieval past.
Foxton, England
The longest and steepest staircase locks in the United Kingdom.
Sherborne St John, England
Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.
Walmer, England
This curious Tudor-era castle was once home to Napoleon's greatest adversary, the Duke of Wellington.
Cliffsend, England
This longship was a gift to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the Anglo-Saxons arrival in England.
Cricket Saint Thomas, England
The mouldering remains of a disgraced British children's icon are hidden in the brush of a public park.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
Glastonbury, England
An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Warwickshire, England
A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.
Royal Leamington Spa, England
This river ramp was once used by the elephants of a local circus.
Hastings, England
From battleships to Roman vessels, this museum explores the depths of shipwrecks in the region.
Hastings, England
During the heyday of fishing in Hastings, there were more than 100 of these storage facilities.
Battle, England
This modern artwork, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, tells Battle's early history following the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest.