In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.

This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.

Located behind the Riverside Pub is a nautical fantasy from one of the area's renowned street artists.

One of the last remnants of the Bessemer process that revolutionized steel production during the industrial age.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

These phallic stone spires once served as Tolkien's Paths of the Dead.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.

An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.