These carved medieval "mercy seats" are among the finest in the world.

A defensive structure built during the Hundred Years War has remained useful in one way or another for nearly 700 years.

A long-overdue monument to the forgotten British men drafted into the coal mines during World War II.

This curious Tudor-era castle was once home to Napoleon's greatest adversary, the Duke of Wellington.

A monolith stands at the site of the most significant battle ever fought on British soil.

Flying high, this unusual hornet statue celebrates the local soccer team formerly owned by Elton John.

This crumbling coast and its teetering tower are literally filled with history, but they are also at great risk of becoming history themselves.

In 1329, Christine Carpenter entered this small stone cell in the hopes of becoming a living saint.

Inside this station, the 1945 film "Brief Encounter" is played on a loop daily.

A poignant memorial to the 106 coal miners killed in three major accidents in Derbyshire.

In a quiet hamlet above Penistone, these village stocks are still standing.

Keep a lookout for replicas of this wooden soldier hiding in plain sight all around town.

Known as the "Fat Man of Maldon," Bright was a larger-than-life figure.

Local legend says this unusual chimney is actually a broken-hearted man's tomb.

According to legend, a noble knight and a terrible dragon lie beneath this storied hill.

A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

A large piece of modern art makes this roundabout the only one in the world with its own laser.

These lamps were created to expel sewer gases after an event known as The Great Stink.

A well preserved remnant of the English Civil War.

Beside the pew where C.S. Lewis often sat while attending church, a window filled with characters from his beloved stories.

This memorial is dedicated to the legendary suffragette, who stepped in front of the king's horse during the Epsom Derby.

A vast archive of cultural artifacts collected from numerous expeditions across Africa and Asia.

The last two abbots of this monastery were both executed by Henry VIII.