Places Edited by jooniur

The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.

The oldest candy store in England has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.

This open-air mosaic gallery honoring an English artist took hundreds of volunteers more than seven years to create.

One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.

An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

This century-old cinema is complete with musical interludes and boasts a rare projection system.

This tiny shoe shop claims to be the smallest store of its kind in Britain.

The 2,000-year-old pieces of metal are an ancient soldier's military discharge papers.

This memorial pays homage to the Royal Air Force squadron that breached two important dams during World War II.

This stained-glass window in an English church bears the coat of arms of George Washington's family.

A classic red phone box converted into an informal village library.

This unique museum is housed in a rare example of an early 19th century prefabricated cottage.

This former Victorian bathhouse was all the rage during the mid-19th century and put Woodhall on the map.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

The remains of the man who founded Pennsylvania lie in an unassuming grave in the English countryside.

This five-star hotel was originally a swanky parking garage.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.

A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

The painting on an aptly named street honors the 1980s slasher movie.