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York, England

York Minster Astronomical Clock

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.
Added by OTTOTHEKING
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Added by duncanchappell
York, England

The York Ghost Merchants

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Added by OTTOTHEKING
York, England

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Added by Dreyski
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Sheffield, England

Sheffield Standard Measures of Length

Presented to the city in 1910 for public use, these brass markers show varying lengths.
Added by MsMoll
Sheffield, England

Hillsborough Barracks

This commercial and retail center was crafted from walled military barracks.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Riverside Pub Mural

Located behind the Riverside Pub is a nautical fantasy from one of the area's renowned street artists.
Jim F Added by Jim F
Sheffield, England

The Giant Hands and Giant Feet of Wincobank

In this quiet English suburb, giant steel hands and feet dot the landscape.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Brendan's Glove Garden

A fitting tribute to a beloved local boxing coach that's produced four world champions.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Shepherd Wheel

In England, an 18th-century water-powered workshop still stands.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

1 O'Clock Time Signal

The once-a-day siren is a reminder of the days before time was standardized.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Sheffield, England

Ruins Of Sheffield Ski Village

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.
thesecretcity Added by thesecretcity
Sheffield, England

The Steelworker Mural

This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Hillsborough Stadium Disaster Memorials

Three memorials honor the victims of the worst sports stadium disaster in Britain.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Bessemer Converter at Kelham Island Industrial Museum

One of the last remnants of the Bessemer process that revolutionized steel production during the industrial age.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Water Sculptures of Sheaf Square

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

The Green Police Box

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Women of Steel

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Sheffield Botanical Gardens Bear Pit

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Sheffield, England

Bishops' House

This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Sheffield, England

Rivelin Valley Chair

Seemingly straight out of a fairy tale, a steel chair sits on a tiny island only accessible by stepping stones.
Jim F Added by Jim F
Sheffield, England

Sheffield General Cemetery

Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.
Madiha Bataineh Added by Madiha Bataineh