The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

This ruin in a suburban park may be the place where Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

Gutted during the Liverpool Blitz, this architectural husk has been left destroyed in honor of the dead.

A medieval replica of King Arthur's legendary table, the Round Table hanging in Winchester Castle was decorated by Henry VIII.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

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

A little-known ruin with a convoluted history and a fascinating latrine drainage system.

Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

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

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

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

A 600-year-old mini shrine guarded by a sword-wielding knight hides in a crumbling cliff face.

An intriguing three-sided folly is a testament to one man's devotion to Catholicism and the number three.

A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

This amazing 15th-century mural remained hidden in plain sight for centuries.