Edinburgh, Scotland
Sanctuary Stones
A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A series of three shiny letters mark the boundary of an old refuge for those being pursued by debt collectors.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This stack of stones honors a murdered 18th-century woman.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.
London, England
A building that survived WWII, possibly on the virtue of its name alone.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.
Liverpool, England
Prehistoric sandstone menhir with Early Bronze Age cup and ring markings, also known as Robin Hood's Stone.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Once home to a Scottish baronet, this 18th-century historic house doubles as a legendary art space.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Glasgow, Scotland
Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
Leeds, England
The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.
London, England
These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Toxteth, England
17th century puritan church with connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
London, England
A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.
Liverpool, England
A thousand year old oak tree survives in Liverpool.
London, England
The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Manchester, England
Despite having a dome made of papier-mâché this tiny observatory has survived for over a century.
London, England
A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Liverpool, England
Gutted during the Liverpool Blitz, this architectural husk has been left destroyed in honor of the dead.
London, England
A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.