Warblington, England
Gravewatcher's Huts
These unassuming buildings in the tranquil churchyard of rural Warblington are in fact grave watchers’ huts.
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Warblington, England
These unassuming buildings in the tranquil churchyard of rural Warblington are in fact grave watchers’ huts.
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A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.
Southampton, England
This bright ship once guided vessels towards the Port of Southampton.
Southampton, England
This building was once the local office of White Star Line, the company that employed the crew on the Titanic when it sank.
Hamble-le-Rice, England
A ferry has operated across the River Hamble for around 500 years, but its distinctive bubblegum pink is a more recent addition.
Portsmouth, England
Three tiny islands in a Portsmouth pond are at the center of disputed land claims from a number of competing micronations.
East Meon, England
The front of this 17th-century cottage also contains a large, stone face.
Warnford, England
This gravestone tells the tragic tale of its occupant's death.
England
Built using wood salvaged from the ruined village of Bazentin, this unique cross survived both war and decay.
Greywell, England
Built in the 18th century, and now the largest roost for hibernating bats in Britain.
Farnborough, England
A beautiful and tranquil place, home to a community of Benedictine monks and the resting place of Emperor Napoleon III, Empress Eugene and Prince Louis.
Apsley, England
The birthplace of paper's industrial revolution, where machine-made paper began.
London, England
A former groundskeeper’s cottage, now famous for being the main location of a hit British comedy game show.
London, England
This site was once home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
London, England
The history of West London’s water supply.
London, England
A tribute to an 18th-century British surveyor.
Welham Green, England
A monument to early air travel and an unhappy cat.
Aldershot, England
These remnants of World War I firing walls can be found in the woodlands of Aldershot.
Aldershot, England
The world's only surviving Inglis Bridge allowed for fast deployment during WWI.
Oxford, England
A less famous, short-lived meeting spot of the Inklings.
Oxford, England
Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.
Oxford, England
A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.
Andover, England
The earliest meteorite ever discovered in Britain was nearly missed.
Rickmansworth, England
In this recreational park, two artificial lakes share a surprising connection to Wembley Stadium.