A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A small village in two different countries.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.

The undercroft is a spectacular example of medieval Cistercian architecture.

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.

These bleak 800-year-old ruins were once the royal residence of choice for hunting in Sherwood Forest.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Legend has it the famous Robin Hood would attend mass at this 12th-century Cistercian abbey in Sherwood Forrest.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

This studio was home to David Bowie's first single, even if it did turn away the Beatles.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

Every hour on the hour a naked heroine and her leering foil appear from this giant cuckoo clock.

A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.