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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Richmond, England

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Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens

Richmond, England

Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

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The view from King Henry's Mound.

Richmond, England

King Henry's Mound

It is against the law to obstruct the view from the top of this English burial mound.

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Snowy Mausoleum photo taken by Tony Lewis in 2008.

Twickenham, England

Kilmorey Mausoleum

The Egyptian-inspired last resting place of Lord Kilmorey.

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How would you have positioned this statue?

Twickenham, England

The Naked Ladies

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly, let alone the artwork's real name.

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London, England

Sir Richard Burton's Tent-Tomb

Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.

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Strawberry Hill

Twickenham, England

Strawberry Hill

In Twickenham sits a small whitewashed castle that inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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The front of the house

London, England

'Treatment Rooms' Mosaic House

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

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Atlas Obscura Trips

Folklore and Magic of Southern England

Nov 1—Nov 6, 2018

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.

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