A late 18th-century jail.

England's foremost purveyor of funeral furniture hasn't changed a bit since the 1960s.

This ingenious engineering solution was built to stop the "theft" of canal water.

This ornate English estates "Prodigy House" still bears the cannonball marks of civil war.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.

This old village lock-up is known as the "round house," but it is actually octagonal.

Home to Alan Turing, the cracking of the Enigma code, and Captain Ridley's shooting party.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.

These centuries old gardens have been restored to their 17th century condition.

Some wattle-and-daub, a Moorish mural, a glacial erratic, and a Giant named Gilbert.

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

The intended purpose of this unfinished Elizabethan building remains a mystery.

A 19th century grave house with a unique message formed by the stone supports to the railing around the walls.

The longest canal aqueduct in England was built without a plan to get water past the moving boats.

A great example of the inventive canal bridges that were deliberately split down the middle.

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

The obelisk honors the cyclist troops who were killed during World War I.

This former sewage pumping station is now a fascinating museum.

A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.

An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.