The ruins of a Roman fort lie in the shadows of an imposing medieval castle.

This vintage weapons display would be the perfect place for bibliophiles to hold out in a zombie apocalypse.

A house of bones — but nobody is quite sure to whom they belong.

This Tudor-era castle was once part of King Henry VIII's plan to protect England from invasion.

In a small Kentish seaside stands the former home of one of the greatest science-fiction writers.

One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.

A jumble of treasures in a small space, this old-fashioned local museum is full of surprises.

This forgotten chalk mine was reopened thanks to a massive effort from the local community.

Beachcombers have been populating this museum with artifacts ranging from prehistoric to barely historic since the 1930's.

This remarkably intact, 260-year-old cargo ship is only visible at the lowest of spring tides.

This strangely dressed taxidermy creature has a heartbreaking story.

Horsemen once used this tilting post during jousting practice.

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

These 1,500-year-old remains were found in a mysterious Anglo-Saxon mass grave.

This Norman castle has been the scene of assassination plots, religious persecution, and Nazi conspiracies throughout its long history.

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

A showcase of canine neckwear spanning five centuries of doggie fashion and function.