A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

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

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

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

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

This eye-catching roundabout sculpture commemorates one of England's best World War II-era "shadow factories."

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

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

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

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

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

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

The 2,000-year-old pieces of metal are an ancient soldier's military discharge papers.

Though this bridge was originally built in the 12th century, only one of its 10 arches dates back that far.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

Originally built in the 15th century, this well gave the surrounding area its name.

An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.

A once-beautiful retreat is now a crumbling ruin.

This lovely little burbling creek is actually a deadly waterway that has dragged down everyone who ever set foot in it.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

This local cultural center is housed in one of the most important Valencian Art Nouveau buildings in a town that is blessed with many.

An ornate private entrance to the Vienna subway built specifically for the emperor.