Places Edited by Steve 55

In the middle of a busy residential neighborhood, a small roofless church being reclaimed by nature.

This densely-packed cluster of buildings was saved from the wrecking ball and turned into an art community.

This stone once marked the boundaries of Liverpool's medieval markets.

Eliza and Mary Chulkhurst were the first famous conjoined twins in England, but it's not clear when they were born.

This nightlife venue and cultural center keeps a unique Ethiopian musical tradition alive in the nation’s capital, but breakneck urban development threatens to shut it down.

At this historic pub, you can sit back, sip, and watch a whole century go by.

This desolate boat was once a key form of public transportation for Portslade residents.

This stretch of beach is the site of a prime watering hole and a primate watchtower.

This multicolored meandering masterpiece is Britain's longest bench.

This educational institution and reference library specialize in the psychic arts and mediumship.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

A schooner, nicknamed "The Unsinkable," with a long history of survival in the Indian Ocean.

What started as a way to address damp basement walls turned into a house filled with intricate hand-carved designs.

Through seven years of burglary, bereavement, and bad luck, a gentleman kept his word by saying none.

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

A creepy tree with a local legend that inspired a nearby theme park ride.

This may be the smallest length of railway in the United Kingdom.

This sculpture combines the literary Alice with her real-life inspiration.

The author of Alice in Wonderland spent his final years at this whimsical Victorian home.

This museum is dedicated solely to this millennia-old handheld cooling device.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.