A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

These centuries old gardens have been restored to their 17th century condition.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

A church instrumental in the spreading of Christianity in England and the final resting place of hundreds of Saxons.

A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.

Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere are among the largest and oldest satellite dishes on the planet.

A poignant memorial shows the widows and children left heartbroken by the worst fishing disaster in Scottish history.

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

A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.

The "Bridge Over the Atlantic" lets you cross the waterway in mere seconds.

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

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

One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

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

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.