Places Edited by SEANETTA ALLSASS

The last gas-lit cinema in the United Kingdom, and perhaps the world.

This building played host to some of the most influential minds of the Industrial Revolution and now serves as a reminder of the influence of Northern coalfields.

Designed to commemorate the king's coronation.

Outside a paint factory north of Manchester's city center, an inexplicable submarine sticking out of the ground.

A professional special effects makeup artist’s collection of horror creatures and one-of-a-kind recreations on display in downtown Boulder City.

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.

A phantasmagoric tomb honors a Belgian artist-scientist's contributions to the world of spooky entertainment.

This phone booth was recreated to honor "La cabina," considered the best horror film in the history of Spanish television.

A vibrant, 100-foot-tall mural dedicated to Evelyn Nesbit, the tragic icon of the Gilded Age.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

Originally built in the 15th century, this well gave the surrounding area its name.

A quirky statue in Bermondsey made by 100 public participants with goggles, chisels, and mallets.

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.

Commemorating the lives of a renowned humorist and a famed aviator who died in a plane crash in northern Alaska.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

A totem pole of heads to represent the different stages of life.

A plaque in Madrid’s West Park marks the launch of a queer icon’s unlikely media career.

This statue includes the molehill that toppled a king.

The world's longest continuously running show has played at this small West End theater since 1974.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

A significant example of Czech cubist architecture—a style you won't find anywhere else in the world.

A gruesome combat between a hunter and a furious momma bear.

Local folklore claims that this wall was not built for defense, but to provide labor during a time of famine.

A small museum that celebrates the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in England.