Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

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

All that remains of the medieval palace of the famous "Black Prince."

In England, an 18th-century water-powered workshop still stands.

It's known as the "Full Monty school" thanks to its role in the beloved British comedy film.

Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.

This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.

The collapse of the brand-new dam caused one of the worst floods in British history.

This tiny traditional smokehouse is the only one left in this historic fishing port.

This English medieval castle is where King John died of dysentery.

These carved medieval "mercy seats" are among the finest in the world.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

The English town of Mansfield likely got its name from this enigmatic breast-shaped mound rising abruptly from the earth.

This historic little railroad runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in Germany.

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

As part of a larger public art project, three pillars honor the past of Wincobank.

In the ancient Woolley Woods, an art project promises access to new worlds.

A fitting tribute to a beloved local boxing coach that's produced four world champions.

In this quiet English suburb, giant steel hands and feet dot the landscape.

A collection of throne-inspired sculptures dot the landscape of Wincobank.

The historic site where Queen Elizabeth I once gave a searing speech.

This amazing trail among the many waterfalls around Ingleton has been enchanting visitors since 1885.

There's a labyrinth of medieval chambers hidden deep below a 15th-century pub.

This Victorian gate contains cryptic inscriptions in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew.