Burton-on-Trent, England
The Hanbury Crater
The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.
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Burton-on-Trent, England
The site of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, created when a massive bomb dump accidentally exploded.
Alrewas, England
In an arboretum with hundreds of memorials to the fallen, this one might be the most poignant.
Derby, England
The longest stone bridge in England has an impressive history that dates back over 700 years.
Moira, England
This early 19th-century blast furnace only survived because it was a financial and technical failure.
Bourton-on-the-Water, England
A miniature village mimics the surrounding buildings so well it includes itself.
Rome, Italy
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Ticknall, England
This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.
Bakewell, England
Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.