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springer

From my childhood days, I have wanted to know what was beyond the horizon. After twenty-two and a half years in the US Navy and fifty-plus years traveling the globe since retiring I have managed to see many Lands, which I could have only dreamed about as a child. Meeting people along the way and trying to understand their culture has been an extra benefit. To this day I still have friends I made fifty + years ago in distant countries. Travel broadens one's mind and outlook on life. One must take the first step.

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Gravesite of Clyde Barrow

The final resting place of infamous outlaw Clyde and Marvin Barrow.

Added by mckenzienick81

The Grave of Bonnie Parker

The final resting place of an outlaw, whose legend grew after death.

Added by mckenzienick81

Public School 972

A school-themed restaurant where gastronomy is the core curriculum.

lewblank

Added by lewblank

Hartlepool, England

Andy Capp Statue

This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Seaham, England

Vane Tempest Sculptures

Public art now takes pride of place on the site of one of County Durham's last deep coal mines.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Gerrards Cross, England

Chalfont Viaduct

Locals call it the "Give Peas a Chance" bridge because of its distinct graffiti.

Capemarsh

Added by Capemarsh

Chester, England

Chester Town Hall Clock Tower

The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.

Gavin

Portsmouth, England

Spinnaker Tower

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

London, England

Rules

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

Tony Dunnell

Added by Tony Dunnell

London, England

Victoria and Albert Museum WWII Battle Scars

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

Windsor, England

The Queen's Swans at Windsor

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis

Middlesbrough, England

Tees Transporter Bridge

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.

Added by DangVarmint

London, England

Cleopatra's Needle Shrapnel Scars

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

Whitby, England

199 Steps Coffin Benches

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

SEANETTA

Added by SEANETTA

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

Shildon, England

The ‘Rocket' Locomotive

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

East Molesey, England

Anne Boleyn's Gateway

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.

satxwdavis

Added by satxwdavis

London, England

Tower Bridge Chimney

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

AdOYo

Shropshire, England

Offa's Dyke

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

dtheodora

Added by dtheodora

Derbyshire, England

The Upper Derwent Reservoirs

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Bath and North East Somerset, England

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

One of the largest megalithic complexes in England, which local legend holds is a wedding party turned to stone by the Devil.

Added by gianfrancotrucchi

London, England

Mary Anning's Plesiosaur

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

Monsieur Mictlan

Added by Monsieur Mictlan

Barnard Castle, England

The Silver Swan

A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Botanical Gardens of Bath

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

Curioussquirrel

Added by Curioussquirrel