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Workington, England

Lookout

This unique sculptural clock transforms into a periscope every hour.
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Sheffield, England

'Allen the Peregrine Falcon'

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Hayling Island, England

Mulberry Harbour Wreck

This concrete monster of a wreck lies in the mouth of Langstone Harbour as a monument to the incredible history of D-Day.
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London, England

The Wrong Abbey Road

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.
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York, England

Reliquary of St. Margaret Clitherow

The preserved left hand of a saint once known as "the Pearl of York."
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Windsor, England

Pavement Clock

This is Britain's one and only clock concealed in the pavement.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
Isle of Skye, Scotland

Kilmuir Cemetery

An unpaid bill, a stolen stone, and a famous fashion designer rest peacefully alongside a heroine of Highlands history.
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Emley, England

Emley Moor Transmitter Tower

The tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.
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London, England

Thomas Becket Plaque

Near the site where the English Archbishop was born, you can find an emblem in the shape of a pilgrim's badge.
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Minquiers, Jersey

Minquiers Toilet

The southernmost toilet in the British Isles.
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Ashbourne, England

Royal Shrovetide Football Match

This wild game of "football" between two sections of an English town has been staged every year for countless centuries.
Added by ThomasSchneider62
Preston, England

Preston Bus Station

Locals spent years successfully fighting to save this beloved Brutalist behemoth from demolition.
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London, England

Square the Block

A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.
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Renfrewshire, Scotland

Formakin House

Stone monkeys adorn the buildings of this former estate.
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Cambridge, England

Kettle's Yard

Students can borrow artwork from this gallery to display in their own residences.
grrrlbrarian Added by grrrlbrarian
Shandwick, Scotland

Clach a' Charridh

A beautifully-carved Pictish stone encased in a protective glass structure.
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Southwell, England

The Leaves of Southwell

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.
Capemarsh Added by Capemarsh
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
Offham, England

Offham Quintain

Horsemen once used this tilting post during jousting practice.
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Prestonpans, Scotland

Preston Market Cross

Reportedly the "most handsome" market cross in Scotland.
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Northampton, England

Northampton Museum and Gallery

The museum houses one of the world's largest shoe collections, boasting over 12,000 pairs.
sabrinaimbler Added by sabrinaimbler
Northamptonshire, England

Birth of Radar Memorial

The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Clitheroe, England

Holmes Mill

This historic former textile mill now houses a brewery, hotel, and what's believed to be the longest bar in the United Kingdom.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Burravoe, Scotland

The Old Haa's Inuksuit Collection

These sculptures common among indigenous populations in North America, celebrate Shetland's unique geology.
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