Downe, England
Down House
The Origin of On the Origin of Species.
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Downe, England
The Origin of On the Origin of Species.
Luddesdown, England
A haunted medieval church, a ceremonial stone circle, and a burial ground are all that's left of this community lost to the Black Death.
London, England
There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Even in semi-retirement, the ‘godfather of modern Slovenian cuisine’ still presides over this institution.
Naples, Italy
This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
At 72 feet below sea level, it's the lowest commercial airport in the world.
Sandgate, England
In a small Kentish seaside stands the former home of one of the greatest science-fiction writers.
Hythe, England
This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.
Finglesham, England
A beautiful Kentish country intersection hosts a tasty little photo spot.
Southend-on-Sea, England
A magnificent menagerie of oddities, including taxidermy cryptids.
Southend-on-Sea, England
A story of cutlasses carelessly carving a celibate centenarian's cemetery stone.
Offham, England
Horsemen once used this tilting post during jousting practice.
Tilbury, England
This star-shaped artillery fort protected the mouth of the Thames from the 16th century to the Second World War.
Blue Bell Hill, England
The Neolithic megalith was one of the first archaeological ruins protected by the British government.
London, England
Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.
Medway, England
This abandoned gun tower was built to defend the River Thames from a French naval attack.
Maidstone, England
This former abandoned hospital, a complex of stunning 19th century buildings, once housed 2,000 psychiatric patients.