This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

A plaque commemorates a Victorian scientist's monumental discovery about waves.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

Scotland's oldest purpose-built concert hall houses an incredible collection of ornate, centuries-old keyboards.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

Once called "the biggest room in the world," this Victorian-era hall is so large that it contains a smaller 1970s heptagonal theatre.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

This building's name and a plaque are all that's left of what was probably the most important nightclub of the Madchester music scene.

When the city of Manchester built a new centralized heating network, they did it with style.

This very ornate Victorian gateway seems completely out of place in the modern industrial city of Warrington.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.