The wooden grave marker of a railroad worker who died in a freak whirlwind.

This natural history collection contains the bones of a circus elephant that seem to be chasing a whale skeleton.

The hidden "ballroom" under a mansion lake was built by a criminal who ate a cyanide pill during his trial.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

Gothic tower mentioned in Thomas Hardy poem "The Channel Firing."

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

A rare survivor from the age of plagues.

It's believed King John of England stayed at this 13th-century castle before riding off to sign the Magna Carta.

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.

Death hangs in the air here, where a 17th-century gibbet has been erected on a Neolithic tomb.

This stream-carved gorge has inspired poets, hidden smugglers, and trained soldiers, all without losing its beauty.

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.

Obscene versions of this artist's work are the most popular.

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

Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

The second largest surviving chained library is housed in this 12th century church.

A sense of bewilderment encounters visitors when they happen upon this former railway bridge.

A museum based on the collection of a Victorian family. Housed in a remaining Victorian villa.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.

Open for a weekend once a year around October it houses a fascinating collection of unique Victorian preserved and stuffed animals.

The world's shortest funicular ferries beachgoers a whopping 128 feet from clifftop to shore.