These crude contraptions were used to aid in the mining of lead, silver and gold.

The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

A reminder of religious intolerance and state sponsored corruption in 16th century Britain

This 15th-century church was once described as the ugliest in England.

These once housed the families who decided in 1665 to quarantine themselves to save their neighbours.

One of the U.K's earliest public water supplies is within the "plague village."

This 8-foot Anglo-Saxon cross is a rare surviving example of Mercian craftsmanship.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

An attempted suicide made this cliff famous.

Where a plague-quarantined village left vinegar-soaked coins for supplies

The patches of trees pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

The stationary steam engines here dragged waggons up a steep incline for over 130 years.

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.

Once a palace for the Archbishop of York, these 15th-century ruins now serve as a haunt for history buffs.

A medieval relic whose great hall once hosted Mayflower pilgrims, one of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives, and plenty of royal intrigue.

Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.

Legend says this demonic carving inside a medieval cathedral was one of Satan's minions.

The oldest of the three remaining bridges in England with buildings on top of them.

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

Astonishing rock formations dot the Brimham Moor landscape.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.