Burton-on-Trent, England
The Hanbury Crater
The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.
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Burton-on-Trent, England
The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.
Whitby, England
This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.
Kirkstall, England
Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.
Manchester, England
Manchester's abandoned train depot lingers in a post-industrial purgatory.
Reynoldston, Wales
A Neolithic burial tomb connected with a colorful array of legends.
Southwell, England
Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.
Mistley, England
This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.
Wimborne Minster, England
The second largest surviving chained library is housed in this 12th century church.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Balcombe, England
This WWII aircraft museum presents its wrecks like taxidermy, complete with recreations of the crash sites.
Chesterfield, England
This enormous spiral sculpture looks strangely out of place on the edge of a housing development.
Derby, England
The longest stone bridge in England has an impressive history that dates back over 700 years.
Stilton, England
Competitors race wooden replicas of pungent blue cheese.
Mungasdale, Scotland
Fifty years of contamination in Scotland's waters.
Marton-in-Cleveland, England
Sidney Scurvy, the interactive computer sailor, takes you on a journey to discover the everyday lives of Cook and his men.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.
Tattershall, England
An engraved stone in a village church claims to be the grave of a minuscule folk legend.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The beloved bard's garb is proudly displayed within a Freemason's hall.
Stoney Stanton, England
The site of the most dived wreck in the UK.
Nottingham, England
This Victorian marvel of engineering and artistic prowess is nicknamed the "Cathedral of Steam."
Bedale, England
The only surviving leech house in the United Kingdom was a home for bloodsucking worms until the 1900s.
Folkestone, England
One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.
Elterwater, England
The sculptural remains of the last home of a legendary Dada artist.
Southwold, England
A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.