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The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

A boutique perfumery fashioned to look like a Victorian-era shop.

Great Britain's only hat-making museum.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.

A giant white horse drawn on an English hillside may not have been intended to be a horse at all.

The "beautiful" equation predicting the movement of all electromagnetic particles is engraved in front of Newton's tomb.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

A majestic mansion designed in Mughalai style, complete with a turquoise onion dome.

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

A striking 500-year-old mansion provides an unexpectedly sublime home for live deer and a menagerie of exotic stuffed animals.

A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

When the public was consulted about a new piece of street art, they naturally asked for an enormous metal dragon.

Isaac Newton's former home, where the famous apple tree still stands.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.