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York, England

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
York, England

York Tyburn

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

Hob Moor and Plague Stones

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.
Elizabeth Meg Added by Elizabeth Meg
York, England

Dick Turpin's Tombstone

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
Will Nett Added by Will Nett
York, England

Lloyds Bank Coprolite

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.
Added by sharris
York, England

The Roman Bath

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
York, England

Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Added by Dreyski
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Added by OTTOTHEKING
York, England

Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

Kings Square Gravestones

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Added by duncanchappell
York, England

The York Ghost Merchants

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Ipswich, England

The Famous Giles Family

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Greenwich Foot Tunnel

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.
Allison Added by Allison
London, England

Long John Silver Figurehead Collection

The world's largest collection of ship figureheads includes figures from legends and history alike, from Sir Lancelot to Abraham Lincoln.
Snowdrop68 Added by Snowdrop68
London, England

'Monument for a Dead Parrot'

The sculpture of the deceased cockatoo flops atop its personal plinth.
AmunyAnkhesenra Added by AmunyAnkhesenra
London, England

The Real Greenwich Prime Meridian

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.
hrnick Added by hrnick
Biddenden, England

Biddenden Maids

Eliza and Mary Chulkhurst were the first famous conjoined twins in England, but it's not clear when they were born.
Jessica ONeill Added by Jessica ONeill
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Bench of Whispers

Thanks to an acoustic anomaly, this unassuming stone bench has heard one hundred years of secrets.
Third Thistle Added by Third Thistle
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Botafumeiro

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.
IJVin Added by IJVin
Wilmington, England

The Long Man of Wilmington

This giant geoglyph of mysterious origins is now the site of neo-pagan rituals.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe