Stromness, Scotland
The Stones of Stenness
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
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Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Lambholm, Scotland
This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.
Finstown, Scotland
Enter the world under the hill at this ancient UK burial chamber.
London, England
The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.
London, England
Legend has it that seven Anglo-Saxon kings were coronated on this stone, located in the appropriately-named town of Kingston.
London, England
Children's hospital in London that operates on royalties received from Peter Pan, which J.M. Barrie signed over in 1929.
London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
London, England
The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
London, England
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
London, England
The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.
London, England
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
London, England
The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
In this cobwebbed old operating theater, you can practically hear the screams of the unanesthetized patients.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
An incarceration museum on the spot of possibly the oldest prison in England.
London, England
An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.
London, England
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
London, England
Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.
London, England
The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.