In pastoral England, a plaque marks where an imaginary community addressed the problem of combat mortality.

The country home of world-famous designer, writer, and artist extraordinaire, William Morris.

Over 100 years ago this pyramidal holding cell was reserved for rowdy drunks but now only offers five minute sentences.

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

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

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

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

This trio of neolithic stone monuments are fabled to be a king and his knights that were petrified by a witch.