This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

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

A tiny, heartwarming piece of art hiding in plain sight.

The sculptural remains of the last home of a legendary Dada artist.

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

Once upon a time these giant concrete tanks were used by local fishermen to clean their wild-caught mussels.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.

The only electricity pylon under whose legs you can go by boat.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

Abandoned ship reimagined as a street art canvas.

The longest and tallest aqueduct in Britain can actually be sailed across.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.