This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.

This 19th-century performer's gravestone identifies her as "the smallest woman ever in this Kingdom."

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.

The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.

This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal has been designated the same level of heritage protection as Stonehenge.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.

In addition to escorting prospective couples to and from ballrooms, this lane was also a place for gentlemen to settle scores.

A magnificent winding road through a steep valley, with deep natural caverns at the bottom

One of the largest mechanical models of the solar system in the world.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This bridge later moonlighted as a local jail.

This former quarry is now a vibrant labyrinth of magical in situ sculptures.

A local museum honors the overlooked discoveries of Mary Anning, one of the first professional fossil hunters.

Cliffs full of fossils at the portal to England's Jurassic Coast.

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

Before 1993, this historic-looking village—King Charles III's pet project—didn’t exist at all.

100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.