Worcester, Massachusetts
Major Taylor Monument
Dedicated to one of the world's first Black international, athletic superstars.
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Worcester, Massachusetts
Dedicated to one of the world's first Black international, athletic superstars.
Hampton, New Hampshire
A stone memorial erected for New Hampshire's only convicted witch.
Fort Benton, Montana
A small Montana town commemorates the dog who waited at the train station every day for his owner to return.
Breckenridge, Colorado
The home of a formerly enslaved man who went on to become a prospector, entrepreneur, and activist for Black rights.
London, England
An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.
London, England
"We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue, and then we'll take it higher..."
Sheffield, England
This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.
Sheffield, England
A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.
Sheffield, England
This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
Leeds, England
This sculpture celebrates a boules tournament and the link between Leeds and its twin city Lille.
Leeds, England
This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.
Leeds, England
Winner of the Leeds Award for Architecture and the Environment.
Leeds, England
In a small courtyard resides this large mural that draws inspiration from Leeds and its history.
Ripon, England
One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Leeds, England
This device was crucial to the Industrial Revolution development of Leeds.