London, England
221b Baker Street
The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.
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London, England
The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.
London, England
A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.
London, England
An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.
London, England
This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.
London, England
Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.
London, England
This churchyard arbor is surrounded by hundreds of gravestones placed there by author Thomas Hardy.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.
Carberry, Scotland
A small stone pillar marks the spot where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours as a free woman.
Kirkcudbright, Scotland
A 17th-century building that once served as the town's courthouse and jail is now a thriving art center.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This severely painted building has a twisted connection to the witch hunts of the 1640s.
Dunfermline, Scotland
The remains of "the Pearl of Scotland" can be found inside this church.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A controversial cenotaph dedicated to a local physician with an unscrupulous past.
Campbeltown, Scotland
An appropriate memorial dedicated to a well-renowned figure of Campbeltown.
Dundee, Scotland
This monument depicts a harrowing event involving an escaped polar bear.
Glencoe, Scotland
A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
Stirling, Scotland
A distinctive building that incorporates a mythical beast into its architecture.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.
Milarrochy, Scotland
A single oak tree rises out of the waters of Loch Lomond.
Kirriemuir, Scotland
A re-purposed wooden sculpture, depicting one of Scotland's most beloved writer's amphibious creations.
Crieff, Scotland
A sculpture commemorating the "world's best mouser" in what is likely Scotland's longest-running distillery
Prestonpans, Scotland
Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.