Also known as "Robin Hood's tree," this tree became a famed location along Hadrian's Wall before it was cut down in an act of vandalism.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.

One of four sister bronze sculptures dedicated to the widows and orphans of an 1881 tragedy.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

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

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

Known as the "Stairway to Heaven," this historic canal dates back to the 1700s.

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

A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.

During the heyday of fishing in Hastings, there were more than 100 of these storage facilities.

This grassy, tree-lined hill shares a name with the much-loved novel that it inspired.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.

Now famous as the "Harry Potter bridge," this impressive concrete viaduct has long been an icon in its own right.

A close look reveals that the Scottish monument is just slightly off-kilter.

Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.