This huge coastal nature reserve in Wales was a stand-in for the Arabian Peninsula in 'Lawrence of Arabia.'

In 1977, an eccentric book lover formed a micronation for book lovers.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

This eye-catching roundabout sculpture commemorates one of England's best World War II-era "shadow factories."

The historic site where Queen Elizabeth I once gave a searing speech.

One of these two land speed record-breaking vehicles went so fast it shattered the sound barrier.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A historic Georgian building and warm springs.

A poignant museum dedicated to the history of the Dutch resistance against Nazi occupation

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

These medieval carvings bear scars left by Parliamentarian troops during the English Civil War.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

An 18th century monument regularly tagged with unsettling graffiti referencing a 1940s unsolved murder.

This pub can leave even the sober feeling slightly unsteady.

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.

Stone Age solar temple is aligned with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.