A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

Legend says this ancient pagan site can cure all ailments.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

A giant scrawl on the skyline of south London.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

An ornate aviary built during the Victorian trend of collecting exotic birds.

This muddy wooded valley and the ancient structures it hides are said to be the favored haunt of the legendary Friar Tuck.

A hidden path at the National Theatre lets you look behind the scenes of the latest productions.

This open-air heritage museum illuminates centuries of historic English life from a West Sussex village.

These quintessentially English stepping stones were built for Victorian tourists.

Rare and strange weather predictors, from mercury barometers to leech prognosticators.

Poet William Blake penned some of his most famous work during his brief stay at this beloved country cottage.

A picturesque garden with a surprising past.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.

The abandoned railway bridge stands hidden in the farmland of rural Cumbria.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

The home of an eccentric Edwardian gentleman is packed to the rafters with handcrafted items collected over a lifetime.

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

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

This quaint funicular has been ferrying people up and down an English valley since the Victorian era.

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.