A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

In 1190 one of the worst anti-Semitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in a wooden tower which previously occupied this site in York.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

The world's oldest model village.

The extra platform at Gloucester Road has been used for art displays for over 25 years.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The handiwork of a underdog clockmaker who solved an impossible problem for an Empire, and forever revolutionized seafaring.

This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.

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

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.