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

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Drink your espresso at a Victorian-era urinal in this underground-restroom-turned-coffee-bar.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

A statue of the heroine who stopped time to save her betrothed.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

The world's largest collection of witchcraft regalia.

This ruined 15th-century hermitage is steeped in myth and mystery.

This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.

Museum about life, death, and cannibalism in the Stone Age.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.

A treasure trove of astronomical, mathematical, and scientific instruments at Cambridge University.

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