A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

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

These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.

Legend has it this gnarled old tree was planted by Tsar Peter the Great during his visit to London.

The arching stretch of London's longest street holds many reminders of the area's maritime past.

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

Once a training ground for Olympic athletes, this artificial ski slope has fallen into ruin after a fire in 2012.

Located behind the Riverside Pub is a nautical fantasy from one of the area's renowned street artists.

The whimsical steel spider lurking in the shadows of this suspension bridge shows that engineers can have a sense of humor.

This magnificent mural was created with over 30,000 colored bricks.

Cemetery established by the Victorians as a solution to the overflowing graveyards.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

One of the last doorless, continuously moving elevators still in use in the U.K.

This Sheffield sculpture composed of 17,000 Allen keys honors both urban falcons and a furniture icon.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.

An enormous steel waterfall is a nod to the substance that shaped Britain's Steel City.

These curious rocks located in the Lake District include several strange inscriptions of famous names.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

This charming English house was once the home of England's most famous poet.

This beautifully situated lakeside Roman settlement was likely built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

The bar where "The Great Train Robbery" was planned was once a nexus of high society and low morals.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.