A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.

This window celebrates the role of tea, coffee, cocoa, and cotton in creating the fortune of the man who commissioned it.

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

The city of Manchester quietly unveiled this tribute to a 19th-century massacre.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

A great example of the inventive canal bridges that were deliberately split down the middle.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This WWII aircraft museum presents its wrecks like taxidermy, complete with recreations of the crash sites.

The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.

These planks were originally installed to hold the dead.

Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”

Detailed sandstone carvings show an array of symbolism and adorable animals.

A winding cave grotto walkway built to provide employment for veterans after World War I.

The wreck of a B-29 Superfortress now stands as a memorial left in the moors.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

Hidden in the courtyard of the Victoria and Albert Museum is a little-known tribute to two celebrity pooches.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

When it came to designing his own small office building, the eccentric architect wasn't afraid to show the world what he could do.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era "champions."

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

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

Built in the 1300s, this magnificent building that hosted England's kings and queens transports you to the Middle Ages.

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.