This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.

A well-preserved 2nd century fort where moles are the archaeologists.

An iconic waterwheel in the Pennine Hills marks the location of one of Britain’s most profitable lead mines.

Only the headframes remain from this mining operation, once one of the largest in the region.

This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.

These remarkable cascades are the jewels of Upper Tees.

This Victorian footbridge over the River Tees was originally built to carry water from the high moorland to the industrial towns on the coast.

This building was once a town hall, a fire station, a prison, a dairy market, and the target for two marksmen.

A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

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

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

A centuries-old iron mine is now a paradise for explorers, divers, and spelunkers.