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Ely, England

Octagon Tower

A remarkable medieval structure born from a 14th-century disaster.
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Rye, England

Ypres Tower

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.
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Canterbury, England

Tomb of the Black Prince

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Canterbury, England

Beaney House of Art and Knowledge

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Oxford, England

The Alfred Jewel

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Cambridge, England

Kettle's Yard

Students can borrow artwork from this gallery to display in their own residences.
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Cambridge, England

Mathematical Bridge

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
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Rochester, England

Rochester Castle

This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Compton, England

Watts Cemetery Chapel

This quaint mortuary chapel hides a stunning Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau interior.
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Windsor, England

'The Queen' Locomotive

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

Down House

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Rebekah Otto Added by Rebekah Otto
London, England

Strawberry Hill

In Twickenham sits a small whitewashed castle that inspired Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'
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London, England

Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
London, England

Richmond Park

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
London, England

Dick Whittington’s Cat

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.
Gavin Added by Gavin
London, England

Greenwich Foot Tunnel

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

The Oval Space

This former medical factory gives home to cutting edge arts in the shadow of a gas works.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
London, England

V&A Museum of Childhood

A museum wholly devoted to juvenescence.
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London, England

Trellick Tower

This iconic high-rise residential block was one of the last to be built in the Brutalist style.
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London, England

The Mayflower Pub

The London pub overlooks where the Mayflower was moored before setting sail for the New World.
Added by Byrdmouse
London, England

Museum of Methodism

This religious museum resides in a church crypt next to the founder's house.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
London, England

Joseph Grimaldi Park

An unassuming London park is actually a pilgrimage site for modern clowns.
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London, England

Bunhill Fields

A famous burial ground with a history both grim and literary.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
London, England

Black Cats of Carreras Cigarette Factory

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.
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