This curious Tudor-era castle was once home to Napoleon's greatest adversary, the Duke of Wellington.

A defensive structure built during the Hundred Years War has remained useful in one way or another for nearly 700 years.

An English cenotaph honoring an American feminist icon.

This eye-catching roundabout sculpture commemorates one of England's best World War II-era "shadow factories."

The house where Charles Darwin's grandfather formed many of his influential ideas and inventions.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

Britain's answer to the NSA is based out of this deliciously-named circular headquarters.

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.

A rampant horde of demons smirk and snarl at visitors to this church, home to a rare complete set of medieval-era stained glass windows.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

Every New Year's Day, locals don gaudy costumes and dive into the frigid Firth of Forth.

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

Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

It houses a menagerie of wondrous taxidermy specimens from around the world, including the remains of a famous gorilla.

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

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

The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.

Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.