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Canterbury, England

Tomb of the Black Prince

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

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

Panyer Boy

A mysterious carving from 17th-century London seemingly depicts a young boy sitting on a bread basket.
London, England

Alfred the Great Statue

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.
York, England

Hidden Wonders of York Minster

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
Canterbury, England

Beaney House of Art and Knowledge

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.
York, England

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
London, England

Pudding Lane

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.
London, England

Britain’s Oldest Door

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
London, England

Beauchamp Tower

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.
Wiltshire, England

The Skeletons of Stonehenge

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
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.
London, England

Scenes from the Frost Fair

Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
London, England

Cleopatra's Needle Shrapnel Scars

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

Crooked House

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.
Ely, England

Octagon Tower

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
York, England

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Bath, England

Botanical Gardens of Bath

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

London's Stretcher Railings

The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.
York, England

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Keswick, England

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Stonehenge has nothing on Castlerigg’s views.
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
London, England

Site of Execution Dock

Where condemned pirates met their grisly end at the gallows on the River Thames.