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Scoresby's Polar Bear

Whitby, England

Scoresby's Polar Bear

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

Birmingham Walk of Stars

Birmingham, England

Birmingham Walk of Stars

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

India Mill Chimney

Darwen, England

India Mill Chimney

One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.

The entrance to the Sexy Loo.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sexy Loo

These public toilets also provide entertainment for visitors to Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

The Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum

The history and future of cannabis.

The urinal.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

City Hall Urinal

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

Trompettersteeg in 2024.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Trompettersteeg

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.

The plaque.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chet Baker Memorial Relief

In 1988, jazz legend Chet Baker fell to his death from a window of this hotel facing Amsterdam Centraal.

In ‘t Aepjen

Amsterdam, Netherlands

In’t Aepjen

This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

Sea Palace

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sea Palace

Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.

"The Cat Boat."

Amsterdam, Netherlands

De Poezenboot (The Cat Boat)

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

Bear sculpture at Dunbar

Dunbar, Scotland

'The DunBear'

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris Stained Glass Windows

Birmingham, England

Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris Stained Glass Windows

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

Edinburgh Meat Market

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Meat Market

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

Site of the Porteous Riots

Edinburgh, Scotland

Site of the Porteous Riots

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

Shiny mussel.

Musselburgh, Scotland

‘Memory and Reflection’

A shiny sculpture celebrating the mighty mollusk.

The stained glass.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Magdalen Chapel

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

The Miss Jean Brodie Steps

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Miss Jean Brodie Steps

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

'BEACHCOMBER'

Edinburgh, Scotland

'BEACHCOMBER'

A public art installation with a nautical themed poem, enhances this pedestrian street.

Gilbert the Phone Box

Edinburgh, Scotland

Gilbert the Phone Box

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.

Catherine Sinclair Monument

Edinburgh, Scotland

Catherine Sinclair Monument

A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.

Georgian House,  # 7.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Charlotte Square

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

Northern Lighthouse Board

Edinburgh, Scotland

Northern Lighthouse Board

A miniature of a lighthouse acts as a beacon for what transpires inside this location.

Callum

Edinburgh, Scotland

'Callum'

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

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