This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

High Victorian fantasy created a fairytale castle out of a ruined fortress in Wales.

Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.

Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.

Stroll through Welsh history in a village of reconstructed structures.

Constructed from recycled wrought iron railroad tracks, it's been described as the most beautiful seaside pier in England.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The largest of only eight working transporter bridges left in the world.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

These rose marble urinals are the most luxurious loos in Liverpool.

The tower was originally used as a chimney for the waste incinerator of St. John's Precinct and Market.

Charles Dickens described the concert room in this amazing Victorian hall as "the most perfect room in the world."

This whimsical public art installation is a unique homage to Liverpool's industrial heritage.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

The red letters in the literary pavement leading to the library form a mysterious code.

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