Aughton, England
Argleton, Lancashire
The town of Argleton has a postal code and appears on maps and even real estate listings, yet it does not exist.
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Aughton, England
The town of Argleton has a postal code and appears on maps and even real estate listings, yet it does not exist.
Waterloo, England
Much of what constituted mid-century Liverpool now litters a beach outside of town.
Foxton, England
The longest and steepest staircase locks in the United Kingdom.
Jarrow, England
Home to the longest wooden escalators in the world.
Piercebridge, England
This bridge once allowed Dere Street to cross the River Tees.
Carlisle, England
A stone copper was sculpted on the wall of the Carlisle Cathedral to honor a local hero.
Seascale, England
The highest peak in all of England is plagued by dangerously fickle climate shifts.
Northumberland, England
This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.
Shildon, England
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
Baildon, England
This quaint funicular has been ferrying people up and down an English valley since the Victorian era.
Morecambe, England
Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.
Liverpool, England
A memorial to the politician who became Great Britain's first fatality to be caused by a locomotive.
Liverpool, England
This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.
Meols, England
After the band included its number in one of their songs, the box became a monument to the musical group.
Coventry, England
One of these two land speed record-breaking vehicles went so fast it shattered the sound barrier.
Knighton, England
Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.
Lydbury North, England
This Iron Age hill fort remained hidden until a series of storms revealed its history.
Bishop's Castle, England
The oldest working Brewery in Britain.
Ratlinghope, England
A quiet country churchyard holds a monument to the last known sin-eater in England.
Llanymynech, England
A small village in two different countries.
Oswestry, England
When King Oswald was killed in battle, an eagle dropped his arm here creating a new spring.
Alton, England
A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.
Cheadle, England
Inside this reclamation yard is a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Lytham, England
This former lifeboat house now used by a funeral service was the site of a 19th-century boating tragedy.