Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

Red, white, and blue painted steps along with a Union Jack celebrate the outcome of Gibraltar's 1967 referendum.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The Art Deco artwork depicts gilded carriers of deadly illnesses.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.