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

A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of an ruined church.

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.

The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.

Western Europe's only representation of a Roman goddess still in its original location sits in an unassuming park.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

This neolithic stone grave has been altered and restored so often its now more neo than lithic.

In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.

A holy well believed to have healing powers.

Live data is transmitted from the Atlantic coast to instantly recreate the ocean waves in this fountain at the NOAA headquarters.

Where you can hail your favorite fictional commanders-in-chief.

This lifelike sculpture of a policeman serves as a helpful reminder to watch out for crossing pedestrians.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

An obsolete, long-forgotten advertising character lingers on this Sainsbury’s balcony railings.

A less famous, short-lived meeting spot of the Inklings.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."