A former fisherman's hut deemed too small for habitation is now a delightful tourist draw.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

The last of the 19th-century booze-free bars has been slinging teetotal tonics for over a century.

Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.

The Egyptian-inspired last resting place of Lord Kilmorey.

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

Semi-precious Blue John stones have been mined in this cavern system for centuries.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The world's first experimental nutritionist is memorialized as the "Hippocrates of naval medicine."

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.