Barrow-in-Furness, England
Furness Abbey
What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.
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Barrow-in-Furness, England
What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
This Italian-style temple replica has been threatening to fall off the Irish coast for hundreds of years.
West Sussex, England
This multicolored meandering masterpiece is Britain's longest bench.
Lee-on-the-Solent, England
A museum in south England celebrates the amphibious vehicles that cruise on a cushion of air.
Ulverston, England
This museum dedicated to the famous comedy duo is located in the town where Stan Laurel was born.
Salisbury, England
The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Marlborough, England
Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.
London, England
A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
London, England
A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.
London, England
Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.
London, England
The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Les Vauxbelets, Guernsey
An intricately decorated tiny place of worship.
Guernsey
Underground hospital complex constructed by slave laborers during the German occupation of the Channel Islands.
Sark, Guernsey
One of the world's smallest prisons boasts just two small cells.
St Helier, Jersey
A statue erected in honor of the toadish nickname given to Jersey residents by the French.
Ventnor, England
The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.
Portsmouth, England
This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.