This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

The last of the 19th-century booze-free bars has been slinging teetotal tonics for over a century.

Great Britain's only hat-making museum.

This historic club for wayward boys has shaped some of the biggest names in music almost as much as they have shaped it.

Dating back almost 400 years, the oldest public collection library in the United Kingdom was once the study hall of Karl Marx.

This Manchester laundromat is hiding something.

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts.

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.

This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.

The remnants of a depressing public toilet are now a hub of ever evolving street art.

Have a seat with the father of modern computing at this Manchester monument.

A giant wooden soda bottle pays homage to a distinctly British drink on the very spot where it was invented.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

These lovely Turkish-styled baths were brought back to life after winning a reality show competition.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.

The unusual private collection of modern-day renaissance man George Musgrave.

The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.

WWII artifacts, including the building itself.