The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

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

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

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

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

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

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

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

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

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

This historic castle was already in ruins by the 13th century.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

The recreated ruins of a house designed to memorialize a World War I shelling on the town.

The view that inspired the scenes of Dracula's first landing in England.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

These carved, weathered stones once gave mail carriers and pub goers a leg up.

This Ottoman bridge is a rare covered bridge with shops, and considers itself the only bazaar bridge in the world.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

One of the newest mosques in a city filled with thousands.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.