The tradition of using flowers to decorate wells is once again thriving in England.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

This jewel of an engine is one of Northern England's finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution, even catching the eye of Henry Ford.

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.

One of the last remnants of the Bessemer process that revolutionized steel production during the industrial age.

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.

In England, an 18th-century water-powered workshop still stands.

A preserved 18th century steel factory.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

The view from this giant Stone Age toad is unexpectedly beautiful.

This petite cutlery factory sits on the foundations of a defunct gasworks.

A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

A unique sculpture park that features the works of several famed artists.

The tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.

Harry Potter once visited this massive limestone cliff, which was carved by an ancient glacial river.

At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.

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

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.

This beautiful example of Victorian engineering is the oldest water-balanced funicular anywhere in the world.

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.