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Liverpool, England

Prince Rupert's Tower

This abandoned lock-up was saved because of its connection to a local football team.
Added by Ethan Nicholls
Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Benwell Roman Temple

This Roman archeological site is hidden amid a 1930s housing estate.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Aberystwyth, Wales

The Ancient Books of Wales

Welsh literary history is preserved in the delicate pages of these medieval manuscripts.
jpalfrey2 Added by jpalfrey2
Castlemartin, Wales

Dobby's Grave

Tucked among the sand dunes overlooking a Welsh beach, a real-life tribute to a fictional elf.
Jake The Cake Added by Jake The Cake
Hertfordshire, England

Snook's Grave

The eternal resting place of the last highwayman hanged in England.
Fuch77 Added by Fuch77
Bristol, England

The Nails

17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Liverpool, England

Mausoleum of William Huskisson

A memorial to the politician who became Great Britain's first fatality to be caused by a locomotive.
Chris Cannon Added by Chris Cannon
Norwich, England

Norwich Castle Museum

This medieval castle is filled with an eccentric collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian artifacts to taxidermy to a mummified hand that was cut off during a duel.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Kelmscott, England

Kelmscott Manor

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Harmby, England

Harmby Waterfall

A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.
Added by rich4rdwood
Kilmartin, Scotland

Kilmartin Glen Prehistoric Monuments

This collection of Neolithic monuments make up one of The U.K.'s richest archeological landscapes.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Cumbria, England

Sunkenkirk

One of the best-preserved, yet least visited stone circle sites in Cumbria.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Hale, England

The Giant's Grave

Final resting place of John Middleton "The Childe of Hale."
johnreppion Added by johnreppion
Hay-on-Wye, Wales

The Kingdom of Books

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.
Added by willfaulkner
Chester, England

Bridge Of Sighs

Once the last route taken by condemned prisoners.
Gavin Added by Gavin
Malmesbury, England

Hannah Twynnoy's Gravestone

This crumbling headstone commemorates the first death by tiger in Britain's history.
Josh Added by Josh
Ards, Northern Ireland

Saint Cooey's Well

Legend says the water within these mysterious sacred springs stays cold even when boiled.
lmulholland30 Added by lmulholland30
Mid Clyth, Scotland

Hill O' Many Stanes

A collection of short standing stones covers this hillside.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
London, England

Pamela Colman Smith's Fireplace

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
Derbyshire, England

Memorial to Tip the Faithful Sheepdog

The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Glencoe, Scotland

Massacre of Glencoe Monument

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.
rugby007 Added by rugby007
Newquay, England

The Huer's Hut

An ancient hotspot for spotting schools of fish.
Added by Vordenius
Hertfordshire, England

Redbournbury Watermill and Bakery

This operational mill has survived centuries of destruction and construction.
Fuch77 Added by Fuch77
Hucknall, England

Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Lord Byron's embalmed body lies within this medieval church.
Capemarsh Added by Capemarsh