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

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

This bridge is the first to be made entirely from iron, but designed like it was still made of wood.

Britain’s longest ancient monument, this great 8th century earthwork was built to mark the boundary between what would become England and Wales.

Northern Ireland's Brobdingnagian stepping stones.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.