This chimney is the oldest free standing industrial chimney in Britain.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.

Since 2017, the remains of Stretford's industrial past have been occupied by a collection of gnomes.

Constructed 20 years ago, this sculpture is slowly fading to the hands of time.

A well preserved remnant of the English Civil War.

These medieval carvings bear scars left by Parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War.

What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.

This 600-year-old tower was built as a comfy residence for cherished pigeons.

A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.

Exquisite carvings of leaves, Green Men, and the occasional dragon adorn a medieval chapter house.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

English Protestants once criticized this enormous private chapel for being too ornate.

A curious urban windmill once owned by a renowned British mathematical physicist.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

In the U.K., a historic workhouse shines a light on the early, harsh treatment of the poor.

A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.

The first peace pagoda to be constructed in the Western world sits next to a small English lake.

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

This unusual 7th-century Frankish seal offers more questions than answers about its past.

The first German gnome who popularized the garden decoration.

This Bronze Age boat was found buried remarkably intact in an English gravel pit.