An incarceration museum on the spot of possibly the oldest prison in England.

Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.

The English Civil War began right here in 1642.

A spooky juxtaposition of caves and graves gives this legend-filled cemetery a particularly haunting vibe.

This unchanged Victorian park is rumored to have been the inspiration behind Peter Pan's Neverland.

These 90-year-old murals of local kings, Vikings, and outlaws hide in plain sight in a beautifully baroque shopping arcade.

A 15th-century former coaching inn forms the implausibly grand entrance to a 1980s shopping mall.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

The recreated ruins of a house designed to memorialize a World War I shelling on the town.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

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.

This once private residence is now a popular wedding venue and training center for trade union officers.

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

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

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

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

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

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.