Brighton, England
Brighton's Victorian Sewers
To literally keep their waste out of their own backyards, the citizens of this English city built an impressive sewer system that is still in use today.
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Brighton, England
To literally keep their waste out of their own backyards, the citizens of this English city built an impressive sewer system that is still in use today.
Brighton, England
The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.
London, England
A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.
Thirsk, England
The ghosts of Britain's telecommunication past sit rusting away in a small village in England.
Selby, England
This stained-glass window in an English church bears the coat of arms of George Washington's family.
Ripon, England
Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.
Richmond, England
At 1,732 feet above sea level, this spectacularly isolated yet surprisingly bustling bar is the highest pub in Britain.
Keld, England
A winding medieval path was used by mourners to carry their dead to the nearest church.
Keld, England
The dramatic remains of an abandoned farmhouse sit high on the edge of a remote hillside.
Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
Malham, England
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Lancaster, England
The largest cave chamber in Britain—big enough to fit a whole cathedral inside.
Nashville, Tennessee
This quirky local sculpture is quite literally a fish out of water.
Nashville, Tennessee
This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.
Nashville, Tennessee
One Confederate statue that accurately reflects the ugliness of its subject.
London, England
This hidden rooftop garden in downtown London offers a quiet respite from a bustling city.
London, England
Since 1874, this macabre collection has developed into a museum devoted to Scotland Yard's mementos of dastardly deeds.
London, England
The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.
London, England
The remains of a historic football stadium that once hosted 50,000 spectators.
London, England
Hidden in the courtyard of the Victoria and Albert Museum is a little-known tribute to two celebrity pooches.
London, England
The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.
London, England
This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.
London, England
Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.
London, England
England's most famous front door has an accidental doppelganger.