In an arboretum with hundreds of memorials to the fallen, this one might be the most poignant.

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

A small village in two different countries.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

This stretch of the River Severn where large waves flow against the current is the birthplace of river surfing.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

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

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.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

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

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

The storied English village that pretended to be insane inspired NYC's nickname and the fictional namesake in the DC Comics universe.

The ancestral home of beloved English poet Lord Byron has a bizarre history.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

Isaac Newton's former home, where the famous apple tree still stands.

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

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

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

This charming railway is one of the oldest and steepest funiculars in England.