This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

An unlikely link between a quiet English town and Sydney’s skyline.

A rather grand, but tiny, folly on the banks of the River Wear associated with a Polish count.

An unusual stone chair can be found on the banks of the River Wear, not far from Durham Cathedral.

These lamps were created to expel sewer gases after an event known as The Great Stink.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.

The 2,000-year-old pieces of metal are an ancient soldier's military discharge papers.

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

A statue commemorating the perilous journey made by the monks who delivered the body of St. Cuthbert.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

Legend says that Wade the Giant scooped up a handful of earth to throw at his wife, leaving behind this round valley.

This 11th-century Cistercian abbey was once seized by Henry VIII.

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.