One of the oldest Rolls-Royce automobiles in existence, this vehicle was once driven by Henry Royce himself.

One of Manchester’s museums has gathered and preserved British political paraphernalia covering over 200 years.

The construction of this bridge dates back to the 15th century.

Once used to protect important Roman trade routes.

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.

Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.

An abandoned canal route lies hidden under the streets of Manchester.

A giant wooden soda bottle pays homage to a distinctly British drink on the very spot where it was invented.

This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.

Hidden on the urban banks of a Manchester river are a series of abandoned waterside industrial sites.

Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.

Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.

Out of a labyrinth of abandoned tunnels and stops, this Queens subway station is arguably the most mysterious—if it exists at all.

Offbeat arts organization that hosts exhibitions, events, and explorations.

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

An abandoned quarrying village turned commune is now a hub for learning the Welsh language.

A Neolithic burial tomb connected with a colorful array of legends.

The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.

One of the few surviving street funiculars in the world.

A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

A hermit's tiny cell built into the cliffside that saved him in South Pembrokeshire.

With a history stretching back to the 16th century, this pub has a few stories to tell.