The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

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

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

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

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

The last remaining bottle-shaped kilns in Scotland stand alone in an Edinburgh suburb.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

This 16th-century close preserves an unusual piece of Edinburgh's transportation history.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.

This king penguin is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian Army.

A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.