Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Historic Village Stocks
A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
A historical hangover from the time of public humiliation as a state punishment
Stow-on-the-Wold, England
Built for herding sheep, these tiny winding lanes with medieval origins and distinctive series of narrow turns are charming walkways for humans today.
Bourton-on-the-Water, England
A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.
Swindon, England
This hilarious English intersection is an automotive whirlpool.
Devizes, England
The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.
Alton Barnes, England
This massive chalk hill carving is one of England's most beloved giant horse geoglyphs.
Marlborough, England
Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?
Avebury, England
The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Pewsey, England
This figure was cut into the hillside in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
Salisbury, England
Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Salisbury, England
The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.
Salisbury, England
This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.
Salisbury, England
This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
Winchester, England
This cathedral's stained-glass patchwork of psychedelic colors and shapes was put in place long before the swinging 60s.
Winchester, England
Intricate 14th-century floor tiles hidden underfoot in Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, England
This silent sentry in the crypt below a large Gothic cathedral is often knee-deep in water.
Winchester, England
A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
Germantown, Maryland
The hidden ruins of a mill that is linked to an attempt to assassinate the vice president of the United States.
Berlin, Maryland
The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.