The ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery can be found alongside World War II tank traps and pillboxes.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

In a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, the visionary English writer's gravesite attracts a yearly pilgrimage.

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.

A little piece of Oxford's overlooked industrial heritage.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

The ruins of a medieval monastery named after a type of tree.

Imagine having a street run right through your home, or better yet, a historic bridge three stories high.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.