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London, England

David Bowie Graffiti Mural

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

taotaoholmes

Added by taotaoholmes

London, England

Electric Avenue

"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."

Sheffield, England

The Green Police Box

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Sheffield, England

Women of Steel

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Sheffield, England

'Allen the Peregrine Falcon'

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

AdOYo

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Added by Dreyski

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Added by OTTOTHEKING

Kings Square Gravestones

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

linkogecko

Added by linkogecko

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Added by duncanchappell

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis

Dick Turpin's Tombstone

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

Will Nett

Added by Will Nett

'The Boules Player'

This sculpture celebrates a boules tournament and the link between Leeds and its twin city Lille.

Jim F

The Black Prince

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

Jim F

'Cornucopia'

Winner of the Leeds Award for Architecture and the Environment.

Jim F

'Winifred'

In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.

Jim F

North Yorkshire, England

Fountains Abbey

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Muddy

Ripon Cathedral Crypt

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.

Capemarsh

Added by Capemarsh

Central Station Wagon Hoist

This device was crucial to the Industrial Revolution development of Leeds.

Global Sightseer

Added by Global Sightseer

London, England

Platform 9 3/4

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Leslie McIntyre

Added by Leslie McIntyre

London, England

Benjamin Franklin House

One of America's founding fathers lived in this London lodging between 1757 and 1775.

Snowdrop68

Added by Snowdrop68

London, England

Fleet Air Arm Memorial

A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

Monsieur Mictlan

Added by Monsieur Mictlan

London, England

Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel

A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.

Added by disastrophe