The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

This stone harbor was key to Carnlough's limestone industry.

This captivating Bronze Age timber circle spent centuries concealed by the tides.

This little-known hero has been protecting "The Fens" for close to 400 years, and now from its most powerful challenger yet: climate change.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

The stunningly blue waters of these beautiful caves also have a violent past.

This imprint of an old computer keyboard has a unique backstory.

This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.

A rare survivor from the age of plagues.

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.

This plaque remembers a grave mistake that led to one local woman being buried alive.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.

The granddaddy of English geoglyphs dates back to the late Bronze Age.