Places Edited by jooniur

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The river that gave its name to a 1960s musical movement has a rather inauspicious starting point in town outside of Manchester.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

Successful single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in a sailing boat was a wish said to be granted at the well.

This 19th-century Turkish bath house survived the Blitz of London and is now an events venue.

An agreement meant to honor the Duke of Buckingham led to this unusually-named passageway near Charing Cross.

The sole surviving medieval street cross in Scarborough.

These steps were uniquely crafted so Bishop Richard Fox could travel between his home and town.

An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Designed to celebrate the queen's 40th birthday.

The world's first consecrated windmill.

Heralded as the oldest statue in London.

A lasting remnant of the London Blitz.

One of the oldest and largest wooden churches in France was very evidently constructed by shipbuilders.

An art-filled botanical garden and former dyeworks hiding in plain sight.

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

An abandoned Yorkshire castle that is hidden in plain sight.

Britain's oldest miniature railway.

The Ranger’s House exhibits fine mementos collected by Sir Julius Werner during the course of his life, including this infamous pendant.

A display of everyday life in the area that was unveiled during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

This statue includes small details that highlight a city of "firsts."

This pub boasts a curious history and may have inspired a Dickens character.

A ferry has operated across the River Hamble for around 500 years, but its distinctive bubblegum pink is a more recent addition.