Locals affectionately dubbed this World War I memorial "Tommy."

The world's first successful water-powered cotton mill paved the way for the factories of the British Industrial Revolution.

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.

World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.

A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.

One of the largest lenses of its kind ever created, this former ship beacon has been brought down to Earth.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

A locomotive made from 185,000 bricks celebrates the town's pioneering railway history.

This Georgian architectural masterpiece is the only cloth hall left in Britain.

In an arboretum with hundreds of memorials to the fallen, this one might be the most poignant.

This suburban British town holds secrets that would have made the druids proud.

WWII artifacts, including the building itself.

A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.

FIFA deemed this isolated field one of the most remarkable places to play the sport.

This incredible viaduct was part of the Victorian railway boom and helped the Midland Railway navigate tough terrain.

Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.

The remains of a remote village that once housed over 1,200 dam workers and their families.

A seaside town with no sea in sight.

Abandoned for over 20 years, this Art Deco seaside swimming pool is a magnificent waste.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.