Shildon, England
The ‘Rocket' Locomotive
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
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Shildon, England
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast's namesake river still winds below the city center, hidden from sight.
Halifax, England
This tallest folly in the world began its life as an elaborate factory chimney.
Glenfinnan, Scotland
Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Nottingham, England
There's a labyrinth of medieval chambers hidden deep below a 15th-century pub.
Hucknall, England
Lord Byron's embalmed body lies within this medieval church.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.
London, England
A quiet, semi-secret square with statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Virginia Woolf, and a conscientious objectors stone.
Driffield, England
Britain's tallest megalith towers over the cemetery of a quiet English village.
Llangennith, Wales
A rocky sea serpent hides caves, blowholes, and a spectacular natural bridge.
Swansea, Wales
Quirky Welsh observatory unites art and science.
London, England
Putting the "mod" in "modular" since 2000.
Caernarfon, Wales
A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.
Coventry, England
The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
London, England
You will not be able to miss this building.
Nottingham, England
When it came to designing his own small office building, the eccentric architect wasn't afraid to show the world what he could do.
Lincoln, England
Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
Knaresborough, England
A 600-year-old mini shrine guarded by a sword-wielding knight hides in a crumbling cliff face.
Moffat, Scotland
“It has nae lugs!”
London, England
Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler's British headquarters.