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Talliston House & Gardens

An English artist has turned an unassuming ex-council house into a time-lost house of mystery.

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The causeway from Wakering Stairs.

The Broomway

A perilous medieval road leading right into the sea.

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Greensted Church

Greensted Church

This historic franken-chapel is the oldest wooden church in the world, at least part of it.

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Wine Tower. (Creative Commons)

Angel Wine Tower

Thrilling and delicious complement to any dining experience.

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Kelvedon Hatch, England

Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

The biggest and deepest Cold War bunker open to the public in southeast England.

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Grave marker of Able Seacat Simon

Ilford, England

Ilford Animal Cemetery

3,000 family pets and military animals are buried in this London cemetery.

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20 MILEs FROM Essex

Crossness Pumping Station

London, England

Crossness Pumping Station

This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.

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21 MILEs FROM Essex

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Dunmow Flitch Trials

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Dunmow Flitch Trials

Only the happiest married couples can win this huge piece of bacon.

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