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Celebrating the man behind the Mangrove, a restaurant that became a crucial hub for Black activism in London.

A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.

This simple wooden cross is said to mark the grave of an unknown sailor who washed ashore nearby.

Enthusiasts of the mid-20th century magician and comedian erected this statue in the small Welsh town in which he was born, even though the comedian only lived there for three years.

The poet’s tombstone keeps getting vandalized by her fans.

The birthplace of Jane Austen commemorated the 200th anniversary of her death with a bronze statue of the beloved author.

The only statue of a royal mistress in all of London.

A fossilized pie discovered during renovations of a traditional English pub is now on display.

This seaside property, an example of Art Deco Streamline Moderne style, was designed to embody the curves of a great ship.

It’s a street without a name, but there is a sign.

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.

A piece of public art commemorating the world's first Black professional footballer.

A surreal paleontological sculpture garden pays homage to a fading industry.

After several centuries as the home of coastal defenses, this island is full of history—and maybe ghosts.

The only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the life and work of American comedian and entertainer, Phil Silvers.

This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.

These stones mark 200 years of friendship between Britain and France following the Napoleonic Wars.

One of the trees in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens is actually a World War II memorial, and it's made of metal.

A 1930s Art Deco swimming pool with a design inspired by grand ocean liners.

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

Some of the last remaining relics of one of World War II's most important invasions.

The final resting place of Dicky Pearce, the last court jester in England.

This round structure dotted with portals is one of several pieces scattered throughout Lancashire.

It's known as the "Full Monty school" thanks to its role in the beloved British comedy film.