Manchester, England
Chetham's Library
Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.
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Manchester, England
Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.
Vatican City
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Clevedon, England
Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.
Tewkesbury, England
An English cenotaph honoring an American feminist icon.
London, England
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
A statue of the original Pearly King is hidden in a church's crypt.
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
A hidden path at the National Theatre lets you look behind the scenes of the latest productions.
London, England
Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.
Timperley, England
A statue honoring Frank Sidebottom, a beloved cartoon figure from Timperley.
Manchester, England
This tiny watering hole claims to have the smallest bar counter in Europe.
Manchester, England
This nondescript building hides an entrance to an underground nuclear tunnel system.
Manchester, England
The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.
Manchester, England
Manchester's abandoned train depot lingers in a post-industrial purgatory.
Manchester, England
This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Manchester, England
A giant wooden soda bottle pays homage to a distinctly British drink on the very spot where it was invented.
Liverpool, England
This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.
Liverpool, England
This abandoned lock-up was saved because of its connection to a local football team.
Liverpool, England
A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.
Toxteth, England
17th century puritan church with connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
London, England
This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.
Caernarfon, Wales
The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.
Liverpool, England
Most of Britain's gold reserve was secretly stashed here after the start of World War II.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The last Victorian market in Belfast.