A 13th-century inn where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

Visit the remains of a notorious Victorian-era correctional facility.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A recreation of pop art pioneer Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi's London studio.

Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books.

This English medieval castle is where King John died of dysentery.

A well preserved remnant of the English Civil War.

Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.

The English Civil War began right here in 1642.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

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

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

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.