Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.

This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.

This building's name and a plaque are all that's left of what was probably the most important nightclub of the Madchester music scene.

A historic pub in the front room of a Victorian-era house.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.

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

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.

In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

This ancient Roman aqueduct once funneled water to Diocletian's palace.

This heart-shaped island looks substantially less lovely after a recent bulldozing project.

This 135-year-old weather station studied the effects of the climate on human health.

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

This fountain has a growing (animal) population, and might also be growing in size.

This unique structure allowed boats to bypass underwater mine barriers in the channel to enter the harbor.

Large, airy hallways hide within an impenetrable fortress that beckons urban explorers.