The Tudor-style cottage in the middle of the square is not quite what it seems.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Believed to be the longest railway bench in the world.

These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

This coin collecting cod is over 130 years old, and the United Kingdom's smallest listed structure.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

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

A deserted medieval village where bodies were once mutilated to prevent them rising from the dead.

This aircraft museum is home to one of just three Halifax bombers in the world.

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

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.