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Totnes, England

The Leechwell

A historic holy well hidden near a charming English park.
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Sandown, England

National Poo Museum

This British museum hopes to take the taboo out of poo.
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Normanton, England

Normanton Church

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.
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London, England

Norbury Hall Park

This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.
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London, England

Circus Space

The largest clown school in Britain offering accredited degrees.
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Cornwall, England

Logan Rock of Treen

A legendary rocking stone, returned to its clifftop perch.
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Oxford, England

Martyr's Mark

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."
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Bingley, England

Milner Field Ruins

A lavish Victorian mansion wound up inheriting a gruesome reputation that would be its demise.
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Seaham, England

Seaham Hall Beach

For decades, a bottle factory dumped their waste into these waters—now it's considered the best sea glass beach in England.
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Plymouth, England

Beatle Bums

The only place where can you share a seat with the bums of the Fab Four.
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Bradwell-on-Sea, England

Chapel of St. Peter on the Wall

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.
London, England

Story Deli

A movable feast that is an East London institution.
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London, England

Kilmorey Mausoleum

The Egyptian-inspired last resting place of Lord Kilmorey.
Ridgmont, England

All Saints Church Ruins

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.
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Folkestone, England

Zigzag Path

A winding cave grotto walkway built to provide employment for veterans after World War I.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Brighton, England

Remains of the Royal Suspension Chain Pier

Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Derbyshire, England

Stanage Edge

This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
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Gainford, England

Gainford Spa

This hidden natural fountain issues forth a steady supply of supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.
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North Yorkshire, England

Abandoned Scar House Village

The remains of a remote village that once housed over 1,200 dam workers and their families.
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Matlock Bath, England

Matlock Bath

A seaside town with no sea in sight.
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Isle of Wight, England

Blackgang Chine

The UK's oldest theme park slowly slips away.
Added by lydiab
Oxford, England

Oxford Electric Bell

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.
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Goathland, England

Goathland Station

Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Station is also a charming blast from the past situated in North Yorkshire.
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Guildford, England

Guildford Medieval Synagogue

The remains of the oldest synagogue in Britain lay forgotten for seven centuries, hidden under a humble shop.
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