Oxford, England
The Headington Shark
A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.
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Oxford, England
A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
New York, New York
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
Bordeaux, France
The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.
Ironbridge, England
This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.
Whitby, England
The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.
Whitby, England
These 20-foot jaw bones honor a time when the leviathan bones were a sign that whalers survived the hunt.
Ambleside, England
This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
Barrow-in-Furness, England
A modern museum built within a Victorian dry dock charts the history of the industrial town.
Ely, England
A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
Cambridge, England
An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
London, England
A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.
East Sussex, England
These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.
East Sussex, England
England's most notorious suicide spot.
Plymouth, England
Overlooking the spot where the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower stands Devon's answer to the Colossus of Rhodes.
Brighton, England
Regency-era excess on the English Coast.
Postbridge, England
This ancient stone bridge dates back to the early Middle Ages.
Bovey Tracey, England
This historic factory peddles classic toys from the picturesque English county of Devon.
Exmouth, England
Two women with a flair for both adventure and artful clutter created this singular round home.
Devon, England
A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.
Devon, England
An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.
San Francisco, California
A modern mechanical planetary system, part of a 10,000 year clock.
London, England
An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.