Abergele, Wales
Llangernyw Yew
One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
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Abergele, Wales
One of the world's oldest trees comes with a Welsh legend intertwining it with a spirit prophesying death.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.
Leeds, England
One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Boston, Massachusetts
Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.
Bristol, England
One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.
Bristol, England
A 142-foot-tall Q-tip on Bristol's skyline.
Bristol, England
A plaque claims this artwork outside a children's hospital was used in the 1998 Quidditch World Cup.
Bristol, England
17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.
Stretford, England
A rotating bridge that carries a little canal over a larger one.
Alton, England
A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.
Sheffield, England
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.
Sheffield, England
The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
Sheffield, England
This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.
Sheffield, England
An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.
Sheffield, England
This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.
Sheffield, England
A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.
Sheffield, England
Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.
Sheffield, England
The whimsical steel spider lurking in the shadows of this suspension bridge shows that engineers can have a sense of humor.
Whitby, England
Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.
Whitby, England
The curious and tiny collection contains some very odd objects.
Whitby, England
The much-beloved mascot of a local museum.
Whitby, England
The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.
Whitby, England
These carved, weathered stones once gave mail carriers and pub goers a leg up.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.