This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

This aircraft museum is home to one of just three Halifax bombers in the world.

The phone booths in this English town have distinctly milky hues.

This mummified mermaid corpse is an aquatic curio that was eventually revealed to be a fake.

Explore Hull's historic Old Town by following the sea creatures scattered throughout its charmingly cobbled streets.

The tallest freestanding structure in the United Kingdom.

The longest cutting on the M62 contains some surprises—though it's best to leave the motorway to appreciate them.

This landmark overlooking Ramsbottom pays homage to Sir Robert Peel, repealer of the Corn Laws.

One of the tallest mill chimneys in Lancashire gave up its ornate cast iron "crown" during World War II to assist the war effort.

Everyone's favorite clay duo immortalized in bronze.

This sculpture is an instrument played by the swell of the seas.

One of the oldest amusement rides in existence was a huge disappointment to its creator.

A typographic tribute to the many comedic greats who make Great Britain laugh.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.