Whitby, England
Whitby Whale Bone Arch
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
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Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Coventry, England
The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Chesterfield, England
A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Newborough, Wales
Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.
Ironbridge, England
This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.
Gateshead, England
Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.
Brighton, England
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
Hope Valley, England
Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.
Conwy, Wales
A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Amlwch, Wales
The remains of centuries of copper mining appear like an alien landscape.
Brighton, England
Regency-era excess on the English Coast.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Wales
This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.
Congleton, England
This logic-defying 16th-century Tudor manor still stands to the delight and astonishment of onlookers.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Mow Cop, England
This crumbling folly looks like an enchanted left over from Middle Earth.
Nottingham, England
The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
Gwynedd, Wales
A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."
Chester, England
Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.