Sønderborg, Denmark
Hønekilden (The Hen Spring)
This enchanting spring, steeped in local lore and a touch of royal history, was said to be the place where newborns were collected, rather than being delivered by storks.
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Sønderborg, Denmark
This enchanting spring, steeped in local lore and a touch of royal history, was said to be the place where newborns were collected, rather than being delivered by storks.
Bristol, England
This pedestrian footbridge honors Pero Jones, an enslaved African who lived in Bristol.
Birmingham, England
A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.
Washington, D.C.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.
San Diego, California
Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.
Ottawa, Ontario
A sprawling Victorian farm that has been surrounded by a capital city is one of Canada's greatest treasures.
London, England
A five-story homage to tea times past.
London, England
A marine aquarium with an astounding variety of fish hides in the basement beneath the famous Palm House.
London, England
The first regular high-definition TV transmissions were made from this seemingly out-of-place mast located on one corner of a Victorian-era entertainment venue.
Birkenhead, England
The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.
London, England
This unassuming brick building contains the last purpose-built drill hall in the United Kingdom.
Haworth, England
Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.
London, England
London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.
Darwen, England
One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.
Salisbury, England
This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
Hove, England
These seaside shelters once enjoyed by royalty remain a part of local history.
Birmingham, England
The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.
London, England
One of London's lost rivers runs through a pipe over the tracks of this subway station.
Clitheroe, England
The second smallest castle keep in England.
Windsor, England
The patch of land below the memorial was gifted by the British to the United States.
Bristol, England
Ornamented with "Bristol Diamonds," this exotic shell grotto is considered to be the finest surviving example from the eighteenth century.